Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills

Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills is a public charter virtual high school serving grades 7-12 in Mitchell, Oregon, with a current enrollment of 173 students. As part of the Mitchell School District 55, which is ranked 42 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating, the school has faced significant challenges in student performance, graduation rates, and attendance compared to state and district averages.

Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills has consistently underperformed the state and district on standardized tests, with only 39.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 35.7% meeting or exceeding math standards in 2024-2025. The school's four-year graduation rates have also been below 60% in recent years, ranging from 50.4% to 81.8%, much lower than the typical 80% or higher state and district averages. Additionally, the school has struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 34.3% to 75.5%, far exceeding the state and district averages below 20%.

As a virtual charter school, Insight School of Oregon Painted Hills may face unique challenges in engaging and supporting its students, which could contribute to the lower academic performance and high absenteeism rates. The school's varying performance across different student subgroups also suggests potential equity issues that may need to be addressed, particularly for underserved populations. While the school has seen improvements in recent years, it continues to face significant obstacles in providing a high-quality education to its students.