Summary:
The 97003 zip code in Oregon is home to a single high school, Community School, which serves students in grades 9-12. Located within the Beaverton School District 48J, Community School has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Oregon high schools and receiving low SchoolDigger ratings of 0-1 stars out of 5.
Community School's performance is concerning, with a four-year graduation rate of 81.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is below the state average. The school also has an extremely high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% for the same school year. Proficiency rates on state assessments are alarmingly low, with only 13.6% of 11th graders proficient in ELA and 5.3% proficient in Science for the 2024-2025 school year. Despite the high per-student spending of $46,078 and a low student-teacher ratio of 7.2 students per teacher, the school's academic outcomes remain significantly below the district and state averages.
The data suggests that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to Community School's challenges. The school's location in a high-poverty area, with 73.33% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to the poor performance. The school's high chronic absenteeism rate and low proficiency rates indicate that many students are struggling to engage and succeed academically. Further investigation into the root causes of the school's challenges and the effectiveness of any improvement efforts would be warranted to better understand the situation and identify strategies to support student success.
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