Summary:
The city of Phoenix, Oregon is home to 4 schools serving grades K-12, including 2 elementary schools, 2 high schools (1 traditional and 1 charter), and 1 virtual school for grades K-8. The schools in this area face some challenges, with most performing below state averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics.
The standout school in the area is Armadillo Community Charter School, a public charter high school with a small student population of 66. While its overall state ranking is lower than Phoenix High School, it has shown strong performance in the past, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger in 2021-2022. However, its more recent test scores have declined, with only 29.6% of 11th graders proficient in English Language Arts and 7.4% proficient in Mathematics in 2023-2024. The virtual Phoenix-Talent Rising Academy also serves a small student population of 27, with mixed academic performance.
Across the district, the schools face challenges, with high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.86% at Phoenix High School to 87% at Phoenix Elementary School. Test scores are generally below state averages, with Phoenix High School and Armadillo Community Charter School performing particularly poorly in Mathematics. Phoenix Elementary School also struggles, with only 21.7% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and 25% of 5th graders proficient in Mathematics. The Phoenix-Talent School District 4 will need to address these performance gaps and support its lowest-performing schools to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
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