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Innovations Academy

Summary:

Innovations Academy is an alternative public school located in The Dalles, Oregon, serving grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 202 students. It is part of the North Wasco County School District 21, which is ranked 111 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Innovations Academy significantly underperforms the district and state averages in standardized test scores across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 37.7% in the district and 45.2% statewide. The school also has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 86.63% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio at Innovations Academy has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 8.2 in 2020-2021 to 16.8 in 2022-2023, which may impact the quality of instruction and personalized attention students receive.

In comparison, the nearby Dufur School, located approximately 12.75 miles from Innovations Academy, demonstrates significantly higher academic performance across multiple grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.6% of 3rd-grade students at Dufur School were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39%. This suggests that the challenges faced by Innovations Academy may be unique to the school or district, rather than a broader regional issue. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Innovations Academy, coupled with the lower spending per student, may contribute to the school's underperformance in academic measures, indicating a need for additional resources and support to address the unique needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public, Alternative K-12

 3601 W 10th St
       The Dalles, OR  97058-4377

(541) 506-3410

District: North Wasco County School District 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 268 Oregon Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,611 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.9%
Hispanic:
24.3%
Two or more races:
6.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Innovations Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.25. (See more...)
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Compare Details Innovations Academy ranks worse than 95.1% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Innovations Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.9%), Hispanic (24.3%), two or more races (6.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Innovations Academy is 16.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Innovations Academy is $5,611.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Innovations Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Innovations Academy 255th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Innovations Academy in the ranking list.)

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North Wasco County School District 21:

SchoolDigger ranks North Wasco County School District 21 111th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Innovations Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.25 320th 380 15.8%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 29.16 227th 312 27.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 8.77 338th 349 3.2%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Innovations Academy

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Rank History for all high school students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.15 245th 283 13.4%
2023 32.29 182nd 258 29.5%
2024 10.23 255th 268 4.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.72 114th 224 49.1%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.14 179th 200 10.5%
2024 6.93 210th 213 1.4%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 12.71 204th 216 5.6%
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Rank History for high school White students at Innovations Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.54 193rd 237 18.6%
2024 9.78 233rd 244 4.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Innovations Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 37 0 0 9 2 4 2 0 54
2016 62 1 1 16 1 4 5 0 90
2017 57 1 1 9 1 1 1 0 71
2018 43 1 1 9 1 0 0 0 55
2019 46 2 1 5 3 0 3 0 60
2020 28 0 0 4 2 1 3 0 38
2021 21 1 0 5 0 0 2 0 29
2022 22 1 0 3 0 0 5 0 31
2023 129 2 0 49 5 2 14 1 202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Innovations Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 54 1.0 54.0 74.1
2016 90 1.0 90.0 74.4
2017 71 2.0 35.5 74.6
2018 55 2.0 27.5 76.4
2019 60 2.0 30.0 75
2020 38 2.6 14.6 73.7
2021 29 3.5 8.2 n/a
2022 31 3.0 10.3 n/a
2023 202 12.0 16.8 86.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Innovations Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 54 1.0 54.0 74.1
2016 90 1.0 90.0 74.4
2017 71 2.0 35.5 74.6
2018 55 2.0 27.5 76.4
2019 60 2.0 30.0 75
2020 38 2.6 14.6 73.7
2021 29 3.5 8.2 n/a
2022 31 3.0 10.3 n/a
2023 202 12.0 16.8 86.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Innovations Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $4,164
2020 n/a n/a $3,886
2021 n/a n/a $3,532
2022 $761 (16.7%) $3,792 (83.3%) $4,553
2023 $718 (12.8%) $4,893 (87.2%) $5,611

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Innovations Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Innovations Academy)23.137.5
 14.4%
   11th Grade Science (North Wasco County School District 21)31.130.6
 0.5%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students60202
 236.7%
African American22
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic549
 880%
Pacific Islander02
White46129
 180.4%
Two or More Races314
 366.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients75%86.6%
 11.6%

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In the 2022-23 school year, 202 students attended Innovations Academy.

Innovations Academy ranks in the bottom 4.9% of Oregon alternative schools.

Students at Innovations Academy are 64% White, 24% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.


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