Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Teach-NW

Q: Is Teach-NW a good school?

Teach-NW ranks 102 nd of 706 Oregon alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Virtual, Alternative Grades K-12

102^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 706 Oregon Alternative Schools

Better than 86% of Oregon alternative schools

Summary

Teach-NW is an alternative public charter virtual school located in Eugene, Oregon, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 623 students. The school is part of the Marcola School District 79J, which is ranked 29th out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Teach-NW stands out for its consistently higher four-year graduation rates, outperforming the Marcola School District and the state of Oregon. In the 2023-2024 school year, Teach-NW had an 81.8% four-year graduation rate, while the district and state had 68.4% and 63.5%, respectively. Additionally, Teach-NW students outperform the district and state in various OSAS (Oregon Statewide Assessment System) subjects and grade levels, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

However, Teach-NW faces challenges with higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the surrounding schools and the state. For the 2023-2024 school year, Teach-NW had a 34.3% chronic absenteeism rate, while the district and state had 11.6% and 5.3%, respectively. Interestingly, Teach-NW's performance is generally stronger than the nearby charter schools, such as Bridge Charter Academy and Academy for Character Education, in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and student-teacher ratios. Additionally, Teach-NW's spending per student is relatively low compared to the nearby charter schools.

655

Students ?

31.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$3,649

Per pupil spending ?

101 W 10th Ave
Eugene, OR 97401-3007

(541) 952-1381

District: Marcola School District 79J

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Hispanic:

10.2%

Two or more races:

10.1%

See top rated Oregon elementary schools

Compare Teach-NW to nearby alternative schools!

At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 86th percentile in 2025 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oregon average (58% vs 35% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 14% of Oregon alternative schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2025

Worth a look

!Graduation rate below the Oregon average (61% vs 83%)

!Large classes — about 31 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school58%

District avg32%

Oregon avg35%

Elementary school

102^nd of 706

Oregon public elementary schools ?

Top 14%

See the entire ranking list of Oregon Elementary Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

25^th of 368

Oregon public middle schools ?

Top 7%

See the entire ranking list of Oregon Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

29^th of 140Marcola School District 79J among Oregon districts

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts68%+24 vs state

Science60%+31 vs state

Mathematics47%+17 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Teach-NW and help other families decide.

Rate Teach-NW

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Teach-NW

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)							OSAS Mathematics (2025)							OSAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	OSAS Mathematics 4th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 5th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 5th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Teach-NW	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	101 W 10th Ave	Eugene	97401	Lane County	Marcola School District 79J	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(541) 952-1381	655	21	31.0		504 (76.9%)	2 (0.3%)	67 (10.2%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	66 (10.1%)								(n/a)			54.5	70.0		76.9				45.5	50.0		46.2		53.8	66.7		$3,649	$616	$3,034
Lane School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1717 City View St	Eugene	97402	Lane County	Lane Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(541) 461-8500	31	0		254.8%	26 (83.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.5%)								(n/a)
LESD Life Skills	Public, Alternative	K-12	1200 Highway 99 N	Eugene	97402	Lane County	Lane Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(541) 461-8200	170	0			117 (68.8%)	6 (3.5%)	36 (21.2%)	6 (3.5%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.4%)								(n/a)
Academy for Character Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	809 S 10th St	Cottage Grove	97424	Lane County	South Lane School District 45J3	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 942-9707	354	17	21.4		297 (83.9%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (5.4%)	7 (2.0%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.6%)								(n/a)	48.6	51.9	62.5	43.6	65.7	54.2	91.7	45.7	39.3	45.8	33.3	38.2	40.0	58.3	37.5	32.0	83.3	$12,916	$1,315	$11,602
Bridge Charter Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	60 S Pioneer St	Lowell	97452	Lane County	Lowell School District 71	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 937-5200	546	20	27.3		468 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.9%)								(n/a)	44.4	48.1	28.6	20.7	40.0	28.1	35.3	48.1	33.3	17.9	23.3	41.7	13.3	13.3	29.3	27.3	24.1	$5,304	$431	$4,872

Frequently Asked Questions about Teach-NW

Is Teach-NW a good school?

Teach-NW ranks 102^nd of 706 Oregon alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Teach-NW?

Students at Teach-NW are 77% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

How many students attend Teach-NW?

In the 2024-25 school year, 655 students attended Teach-NW.

What district is Teach-NW in?

Marcola School District 79J

Rate Teach-NW!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

OROregon Alternative School Rankings

OROregon District Rankings

Schools in Eugene, OR

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Teach-NW!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.