High Schools in North Clackamas School District 12

The North Clackamas School District 12 in Oregon is home to 7 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The district showcases a diverse range of academic performance, with some schools, like Clackamas Middle College and Milwaukie Academy of the Arts, consistently ranking among the top in the state, while others, such as Milwaukie High School and New Urban High School, face academic challenges.

The data reveals that Clackamas Middle College, a public charter high school, is a standout performer, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages. Milwaukie Academy of the Arts, another public charter, also ranks in the top 25% of Oregon high schools, with strong test scores. Meanwhile, Adrienne C. Nelson High School has shown improvement, moving from a 4-star to a 3-star rating over the past two years.

The data also reveals significant disparities in free/reduced lunch rates, spending per student, and student-teacher ratios across the district's high schools, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a role in the performance gaps observed. While the charter schools stand out, the data does not show a clear correlation between spending per student and academic outcomes, indicating that other factors, such as school culture and teaching practices, may also be influential in shaping student success within the North Clackamas School District 12.