Siletz Valley Schools

Siletz Valley Schools is an alternative public charter school located in Siletz, Oregon, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 235 students. The school is part of the Lincoln County School District, which is ranked 119 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Siletz Valley Schools faces significant challenges in terms of student achievement, attendance, and resource allocation. The school has had a 4-year graduation rate ranging from 80% to 82%, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Siletz Valley Schools has had very high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3% to 47.4% in recent years, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school consistently performs well below the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2024-2025 projected scores, Siletz Valley Schools had only 17.6% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 44.4% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69.51% to 78.72% in recent years, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the two nearby charter schools, Eddyville Charter School and Compass K-12 Online School, also serve a similar student population and have comparable performance metrics to Siletz Valley Schools, suggesting that the challenges faced by Siletz Valley Schools may be systemic within the Lincoln County School District. Addressing the root causes of chronic absenteeism and re-evaluating how resources are being allocated will be crucial for Siletz Valley Schools to improve educational outcomes for its students.