Summary
URCEO–Upper Rogue Center for Educational Opportunities is a small public school in Eagle Point, Oregon, in the Rogue Valley, serving 186 students in grades 6–12 as part of Eagle Point School District 9, which makes it a combined middle/high school rather than a traditional 9–12 high school. Its most recent state ranking is a clear bright spot: in 2025–2026 it ranked 170th of 271 Oregon schools (37th percentile, 2 stars), up from 236th of 270 (13th percentile) in 2024–2025 and 260th of 268 (3rd percentile) in 2023–2024 — the highest position in its shown history, though still below the state median.
The school's completion and attendance numbers are the sharpest concerns. Its 2024–2025 graduation rate was 29.0%, compared with 79.1% for the district and 83.0% for Oregon, and has ranged from 20.9% to 32.4% over the last five reported years. Chronic absenteeism was 89.3%, versus 33.3% for the district and 33.5% statewide. The contrast with nearby schools is stark: Eagle Point High School, only 0.37 miles away, has a 94.6% graduation rate and 31.6% chronic absenteeism, while Phoenix High School reports 93.1% and 50.4%. Even the lowest comparable graduation rates nearby were much higher, including Armadillo Community Charter School at 56.7% and Innovation Academy at 71.6%.
Academically, results are mixed. Grade 11 math is a genuine strength: 25% of students were proficient, above the district (18.5%), the state (22.9%), Eagle Point High (18.1%), and most nearby high schools. Grade 11 science (30.4%) was also above the district. The middle grades are the weakest link, with several results under 5%, including 8th grade ELA, 6th grade math, and 8th grade science, while all-grade proficiency trailed the district and state in every subject. The school also carries high need and tight resources: 95.7% of students were eligible for free/reduced lunch, per-student spending was $13,703, and the student-teacher ratio of 26.5 is the highest among nearby schools, including Rogue River Junior/Senior High (15.4). Subgroup effectiveness rankings improved for male and low-income students, though male students ranked higher (46th percentile) than female students (27th).
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