Joseph Charter School

Summary:

Joseph Charter School is an alternative public charter school serving 256 students in grades K-12 in the small town of Joseph, Oregon. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, as well as its focus on smaller class sizes and its ability to serve a population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

One of the school's key strengths is its academic performance in English Language Arts (ELA), where it consistently outperforms the state average across multiple grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 3rd grade ELA proficiency rate was 76.5%, compared to the state average of 39%. However, the school's mathematics performance is more mixed, with some grade levels exceeding the state average and others lagging behind. The school's science proficiency rates are generally higher than the state average, particularly in 5th and 8th grades.

Another notable aspect of Joseph Charter School is its improving student-teacher ratio, which has decreased from 16.3 in 2020-2021 to 11.5 in 2022-2023. This suggests the school is investing in smaller class sizes, which can be beneficial for student learning and engagement. Additionally, the school serves a population with a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 53.52% to 53.61% of its students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. This highlights the school's ability to support a diverse student population and the potential impact of its resource allocation on academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

 400 Wm E Williams Ave
       Joseph, OR  97846


(541) 432-7311

District: Joseph School District 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 710 Oregon Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,717 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.5 Help
Number of students:  256

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.9%
Two or more races:
7.8%
Hispanic:
4.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.5% Help


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Compare Details Joseph Charter School ranks better than 78.6% of elementary schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Joseph Charter School ranks better than 77.1% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.38. (See more...)
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Compare Details Joseph Charter School 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 80.95. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Joseph Charter School 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 (85.9%), two or more races (7.8%), Hispanic (4.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Joseph Charter School is 11.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Joseph Charter School is $20,717.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Joseph Charter School:

SchoolDigger ranks Joseph Charter School 152nd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Joseph Charter School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Joseph Charter School 85th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Joseph Charter School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Joseph Charter School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 59.42 288th 730 60.5%
2013 63.39 246th 707 65.2%
2014 73.48 154th 695 77.8%
2015 47.81 353rd 706 50.0%
2016 71.49 175th 697 74.9%
2017 76.50 138th 701 80.3%
2018 77.03 127th 709 82.1%
2019 87.24 75th 705 89.4%
2022 78.32 128th 706 81.9%
2023 66.61 198th 706 72.0%
2024 73.38 152nd 710 78.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.62 134th 640 79.1%
2019 91.35 12th 597 98.0%
2022 78.77 125th 703 82.2%
2023 86.71 41st 595 93.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.84 134th 681 80.3%
2022 80.73 98th 646 84.8%
2023 86.17 67th 652 89.7%
2024 54.84 245th 658 62.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.55 113th 680 83.4%
2019 90.47 45th 623 92.8%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.03 148th 683 78.3%
2019 87.00 61st 662 90.8%
2022 72.70 146th 666 78.1%
2023 59.99 252nd 656 61.6%
2024 62.39 219th 670 67.3%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 50.12 215th 395 45.6%
2013 67.01 114th 377 69.8%
2014 55.01 174th 382 54.5%
2015 27.23 295th 381 22.6%
2016 23.03 320th 383 16.4%
2017 41.93 223rd 382 41.6%
2018 30.73 279th 384 27.3%
2019 56.07 150th 379 60.4%
2022 63.79 104th 367 71.7%
2023 64.55 93rd 380 75.5%
2024 68.38 85th 371 77.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.36 238th 325 26.8%
2019 61.26 76th 282 73.0%
2022 64.25 101st 364 72.3%
2023 62.17 85th 312 72.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.69 291st 342 14.9%
2022 65.21 86th 310 72.3%
2023 86.54 34th 323 89.5%
2024 62.69 89th 313 71.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.88 182nd 341 46.6%
2019 64.55 92nd 291 68.4%
2022 54.16 126th 312 59.6%
2024 65.02 86th 323 73.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.25 292nd 357 18.2%
2019 57.55 136th 344 60.5%
2022 57.49 129th 355 63.7%
2023 59.19 118th 360 67.2%
2024 57.11 131st 349 62.5%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 55.47 93rd 225 58.7%
2005 89.18 13th 231 94.4%
2006 97.25 3rd 235 98.7%
2007 80.83 35th 244 85.7%
2008 56.83 114th 249 54.2%
2009 96.17 4th 263 98.5%
2010 67.77 91st 285 68.1%
2011 59.71 143rd 299 52.2%
2012 27.02 253rd 308 17.9%
2013 84.16 24th 303 92.1%
2014 57.55 142nd 301 52.8%
2015 84.82 26th 292 91.1%
2016 91.44 8th 292 97.3%
2017 65.30 82nd 283 71.0%
2018 58.77 116th 283 59.0%
2019 46.07 143rd 266 46.2%
2022 41.21 141st 241 41.5%
2023 80.95 37th 258 85.7%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 41.46 140th 241 41.9%
2023 70.93 44th 224 80.4%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.55 128th 251 49.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.03 79th 250 68.4%
2023 91.24 11th 214 94.9%
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Rank History for high school White students at Joseph Charter School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.58 127th 266 52.3%
2019 37.12 167th 245 31.8%
2022 27.22 176th 228 22.8%
2023 76.57 43rd 237 81.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Joseph Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 110 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 110
1990 113 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1991 243 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 258 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1993 279 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1994 283 3 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1995 305 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1996 305 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 313
1997 250 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1998 286 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1999 238 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 243
2000 128 0 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 132
2001 121 0 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 124
2002 111 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 114
2003 111 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 2 114
2004 107 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 111
2005 113 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 1 118
2006 110 1 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 118
2007 82 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 2 87
2008 83 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 1 87
2009 79 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 2 83
2010 60 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 65
2011 69 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 73
2012 201 2 0 9 1 1 5 0 219
2013 201 2 1 13 1 0 10 0 228
2014 208 1 1 11 1 0 12 0 234
2015 195 1 0 14 1 0 15 0 226
2016 205 1 1 13 0 0 20 0 240
2017 214 0 2 10 0 0 20 0 246
2018 204 0 0 9 0 0 17 0 230
2019 214 0 0 11 0 0 18 0 243
2020 230 0 0 10 0 0 16 0 256
2021 229 1 1 12 0 0 20 0 263
2022 231 1 1 12 4 0 21 0 270
2023 220 0 2 12 2 0 20 0 256

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 Joseph Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 110 10.2 10.7 20
1990 113 9.9 11.4 24.8
1991 244 12.0 20.3 19.3
1992 266 17.4 15.2 18.4
1993 280 18.0 15.6 16.4
1994 290 17.0 17.1 16.2
1995 313 14.9 21.0 19.8
1996 313 14.9 21.0 19.8
1997 252 20.0 12.6 26.2
1998 290 17.5 16.6 27.6
1999 243 16.7 14.6 36.2
2000 132 9.7 13.6 48.5
2001 124 8.7 14.3 32.3
2002 114 7.0 16.3 36.6
2003 114 7.0 16.3 36.6
2004 111 6.6 16.8 26.1
2005 118 7.8 15.1 32.5
2006 118 7.0 16.9 35.6
2007 87 8.9 9.8 41.2
2008 87 7.5 11.6 39.5
2009 83 6.5 12.7 54.3
2010 65 6.6 9.8 48.4
2011 73 6.8 10.6 47.9
2012 219 19.6 11.1 61.6
2013 228 19.7 11.5 25
2014 234 18.5 12.6 10.7
2015 226 20.0 11.3 13.3
2016 240 18.0 13.3 59.6
2017 246 17.9 13.7 41.9
2018 230 19.0 12.0 47.4
2019 243 17.5 13.8 52.3
2020 256 16.0 16.0 54.3
2021 263 16.1 16.3 53.6
2022 270 20.0 13.5 n/a
2023 256 22.0 11.5 53.5

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 Joseph Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 110 10.2 10.7 20
1990 113 9.9 11.4 24.8
1991 244 12.0 20.3 19.3
1992 266 17.4 15.2 18.4
1993 280 18.0 15.6 16.4
1994 290 17.0 17.1 16.2
1995 313 14.9 21.0 19.8
1996 313 14.9 21.0 19.8
1997 252 20.0 12.6 26.2
1998 290 17.5 16.6 27.6
1999 243 16.7 14.6 36.2
2000 132 9.7 13.6 48.5
2001 124 8.7 14.3 32.3
2002 114 7.0 16.3 36.6
2003 114 7.0 16.3 36.6
2004 111 6.6 16.8 26.1
2005 118 7.8 15.1 32.5
2006 118 7.0 16.9 35.6
2007 87 8.9 9.8 41.2
2008 87 7.5 11.6 39.5
2009 83 6.5 12.7 54.3
2010 65 6.6 9.8 48.4
2011 73 6.8 10.6 47.9
2012 219 19.6 11.1 61.6
2013 228 19.7 11.5 25
2014 234 18.5 12.6 10.7
2015 226 20.0 11.3 13.3
2016 240 18.0 13.3 59.6
2017 246 17.9 13.7 41.9
2018 230 19.0 12.0 47.4
2019 243 17.5 13.8 52.3
2020 256 16.0 16.0 54.3
2021 263 16.1 16.3 53.6
2022 270 20.0 13.5 n/a
2023 256 22.0 11.5 53.5

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 Joseph Charter School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $17,469
2020 n/a n/a $16,806
2021 n/a n/a $16,333
2022 $1,188 (6.4%) $17,398 (93.6%) $18,586
2023 $927 (4.5%) $19,790 (95.5%) $20,717

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Joseph Charter School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 75th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 198th of 706 Elementary schools
 17.4%
Ranks 150th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 93rd of 380 Middle schools
 15.1%
Ranks 143rd of 266 High schoolsRanks 37th of 258 High schools
 39.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Charter School)88.266.7
 21.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Joseph School District 6)88.966.7
 22.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Joseph Charter School)70.653.3
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Joseph School District 6)72.253.3
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Charter School)72.273.7
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph School District 6)73.775
 1.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Charter School)72.263.2
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Joseph School District 6)73.760
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Charter School)83.350
 33.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph School District 6)83.350
 33.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Charter School)56.717.6
 39.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Joseph School District 6)56.715.8
 40.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830.7
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Joseph Charter School)6011.8
 48.2%
   5th Grade Science (Joseph School District 6)6010.5
 49.5%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Charter School)61.162.5
 1.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph School District 6)57.962.5
 4.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Charter School)38.937.5
 1.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Joseph School District 6)36.837.5
 0.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Charter School)68.854.5
 14.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph School District 6)66.754.5
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Charter School)37.552.2
 14.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Joseph School District 6)38.952.2
 13.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Charter School)55.620
 35.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph School District 6)52.620
 32.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Charter School)31.626.7
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Joseph School District 6)3026.7
 3.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Joseph Charter School)38.926.7
 12.2%
   8th Grade Science (Joseph School District 6)36.826.7
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.527.2
 10.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph Charter School)71.468
 3.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Joseph School District 6)71.468
 3.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Joseph Charter School)21.433.3
 11.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Joseph School District 6)21.433.3
 11.9%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students243256
 5.3%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian02
Hispanic1112
 9.1%
Pacific Islander00
White214220
 2.8%
Two or More Races1820
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.3%53.5%
 1.3%


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Joseph Charter School ranks 152nd of 710 Oregon alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 256 students attended Joseph Charter School.

Students at Joseph Charter School are 86% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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