Mitchell School District 55

The Mitchell School District 55 in Oregon consists of 4 schools, including 2 high schools and 2 alternative schools, serving students from grades K-12. The district as a whole is ranked 75 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Among the schools in the district, Destinations Career Academy of Oregon stands out as the highest performing, ranking 67 out of 268 Oregon high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, it had the highest proficiency rates in the district for 11th grade English Language Arts (57.1%), Mathematics (28.6%), and Science (35.7%). In contrast, the alternative schools, Cascade Virtual Academy and Mitchell School, generally have lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages, though Cascade Virtual Academy performs better than Mitchell School across most subject areas and grade levels.

The data also reveals significant differences in key metrics, such as spending per student and student-teacher ratios, across the schools in the district. While all schools had a spending per student of $306 for the 2021-2022 school year, Mitchell School had a much higher spending per student of $57,230, likely due to its small enrollment of 37 students. The student-teacher ratios also vary widely, from 5.6 at Mitchell School to 24.1 at Cascade Virtual Academy. These findings suggest that the district may face challenges in ensuring equity and consistency in educational opportunities across its diverse school offerings.