Summary
Amity High School is a public high school located in Amity, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 256 students. The school is part of the Amity School District 4J, which is ranked 124 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Amity High School faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 18.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, 6.3% in Mathematics, and 8.6% in Science, significantly lower than the state averages of 44.4%, 20.3%, and 32.6%, respectively. The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 81.3% to 91.2%, with the most recent rate being 81.8% in 2023-2024, which is close to the state average but still an area of concern. Additionally, Amity High School has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 29.3% to 39.7% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state's average.
When compared to nearby schools, Amity High School's performance is generally lower. For example, Early College High School, located 14.6 miles away, has significantly higher test scores, with 91.3% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 69.6% in Mathematics, and 73.9% in Science in the 2024-2025 school year. To address these issues, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, such as academic support programs, attendance initiatives, and socioeconomic support services, to improve student outcomes and ensure equitable access to educational opportunities.
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