Community School

Community School is a public high school located in Beaverton, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 120 students. It is part of the Beaverton School District 48J, which is ranked 17 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite being part of a highly-ranked school district, Community School has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Oregon high schools over the past decade, with rankings ranging from 242 to 279 out of 268-308 schools. It has received a 0 or 1 out of 5 SchoolDigger star rating, indicating very low academic performance. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female and male students, as well as students with special education needs and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Community School's four-year graduation rates have been below 90% in recent years, ranging from 51.5% to 89.2%, which is significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 28.3% to 74.0% in recent years.

When comparing Community School to other high schools in the Beaverton School District, it stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance. Schools like Southridge High School, Arts and Communication Magnet Academy, and Westview High School all have significantly higher rankings, graduation rates, and proficiency levels on state assessments. While Community School's performance has been consistently low, the school's ranking and ratings have remained relatively stable over the past decade, indicating that there may be opportunities for targeted interventions and support to help improve student achievement and engagement.