Summary:
The 97017 zip code is home to a single high school, Colton High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. While the school faces significant challenges, understanding its performance and characteristics can provide valuable insights for parents and the community.
Colton High School has a low statewide ranking, placing between 154th and 246th out of 258-270 Oregon high schools in recent years. The school's 0-2 star rating from SchoolDigger indicates below-average performance, with a 4-year graduation rate of 81.8% and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3%, both of which are worse than the state averages. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (24.2%), Mathematics (9.1%), and Science (9.7%) for 11th-grade students are all well below the state averages and even lower than the district average.
Demographic and socioeconomic factors may play a role in Colton High School's performance. The school has a relatively high percentage of students (40.74%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a higher proportion of students from low-income families. While the school's per-student spending of $23,840 is higher than the state average, the effective allocation and utilization of these resources to support student learning and achievement remains an area for further investigation.
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