Coos Bay School District 9

The Coos Bay School District 9 in Oregon consists of 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a diverse student population, with varying academic performance and socioeconomic backgrounds across the schools.

Among the standout schools in the district, Lighthouse Charter School stands out with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the district and state averages. The alternative high school, Destinations Academy, has also seen strong performance in ELA proficiency, while Marshfield Senior High School has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking in recent years, despite maintaining above-average ELA proficiency rates.

The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district, with some schools, such as Sunset School, having much lower proficiency rates compared to the higher-performing schools. Additionally, the district's high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30.91% to 69.15%, suggest a need to address the challenges faced by economically disadvantaged students. The potential impact of school type, with charter schools outperforming traditional public schools, is an area that warrants further investigation to understand the factors contributing to their relative success.