Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

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Destinations Career Academy of Oregon ranks 67 th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Destinations Career Academy of Oregon is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Prineville, Oregon, with a relatively small student population of 89. Despite its size, the school has consistently performed well academically, ranking 67th out of 268 Oregon high schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Destinations Career Academy of Oregon's 11th-grade students have outperformed both the Mitchell School District 55 and the state of Oregon in proficiency rates for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Compared to nearby schools like Ridgeview High School, Redmond High School, and Crook County High School, Destinations Career Academy of Oregon's 11th-grade proficiency rates are generally higher. The school has also demonstrated success in supporting the academic achievement of diverse student subgroups, such as female, male, white, and low socioeconomic status students.

Despite its strong academic performance, Destinations Career Academy of Oregon has a relatively low per-student spending of $306 in the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the higher spending of nearby schools. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, ranging from 16.9 in 2022-2023 to 44.9 in 2021-2022, which could be an interesting area for further investigation. Overall, Destinations Career Academy of Oregon appears to be a high-performing charter school that is outpacing many of its traditional public school counterparts in the region, particularly in core academic areas.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Virtual 9-12

603 NW 3rd St
Prineville, OR 97754-1717

(541) 823-5010

District: Mitchell School District 55

SchoolDigger Rank:
67^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $366

Student/teacher ratio: 23.9

Number of students: 74

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.3%

Hispanic:

18.9%

Two or more races:

6.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Destinations Career Academy of Oregon ranks better than 75% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.3%), Hispanic (18.9%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon is 23.9. (See more...)

Compare Destinations Career Academy of Oregon employs 3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon is $366.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Destinations Career Academy of Oregon was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Destinations Career Academy of Oregon 67^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Destinations Career Academy of Oregon in the ranking list.)

Mitchell School District 55:

SchoolDigger ranks Mitchell School District 55 75^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

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Rank History for all students at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2022	74.33	49^th	241	79.7%
2023	46.31	123^rd	258	52.3%
2024	67.13	67^th	268	75.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	74.72	48^th	241	80.1%
2023	31.76	154^th	224	31.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	42.63	127^th	199	36.2%
2022	76.55	38^th	194	80.4%
2023	34.99	135^th	200	32.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.55	67^th	214	68.7%

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Rank History for White students at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	69.37	61^st	228	73.2%
2023	21.11	204^th	237	13.9%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	23	1	1	9	0	0	4	0	38
2020	59	2	1	11	0	0	6	0	79
2021	118	3	0	31	3	0	19	0	174
2022	82	5	2	23	3	0	9	0	124
2023	63	3	2	14	0	0	7	0	89
2024	52	0	1	14	0	1	5	1	74

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

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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 Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	38	2.4	15.5	n/a
2020	79	3.0	26.3	n/a
2021	174	8.4	20.7	n/a
2022	124	2.7	44.9	n/a
2023	89	5.2	16.9	n/a
2024	74	3.0	23.9	n/a

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 Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	38	2.4	15.5	n/a
2020	79	3.0	26.3	n/a
2021	174	8.4	20.7	n/a
2022	124	2.7	44.9	n/a
2023	89	5.2	16.9	n/a
2024	74	3.0	23.9	n/a

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$331
2020	n/a	n/a	$396
2021	n/a	n/a	$191
2022	$00 (0.0%)	$306 (100.0%)	$306
2023	$05 (1.4%)	$362 (98.9%)	$366

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

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 English Language Arts (Destinations Career Academy of Oregon)	57.9	51.9	6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Mitchell School District 55)	56.1	43.8	12.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Destinations Career Academy of Oregon)	15.8	23.1	7.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Mitchell School District 55)	11.3	22.7	11.4%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Destinations Career Academy of Oregon)	40	24	16%
11th Grade Science (Mitchell School District 55)	37.1	28.4	8.7%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	32.7	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	38	89	134.2%
African American	1	3	200%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	9	14	55.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	23	63	173.9%
Two or More Races	4	7	75%

Schools Near Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)				OSAS Mathematics (2024)				OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Destinations Career Academy of Oregon	Public, Virtual, Charter	9-12	603 NW 3rd St	Prineville	97754	Crook County	Mitchell School District 55	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	No	(541) 823-5010	74	3	23.9		52 (70.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (18.9%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	5 (6.8%)	67.1	67^th of 268 public high schools	75.0%		46.3	123^rd of 258 public high schools	52.3%	56				57.1				28.6		35.7	$366	$05	$362
Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1200 SE Lynn Blvd	Prineville	97754	Crook County	Crook County School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 447-1268	85	4	21.2	271.8%	60 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (20.0%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.9%)								(n/a)											$53,774	$25,660	$28,114
Crook County High School	Public	9-12	1100 SE Lynn Blvd	Prineville	97754	Crook County	Crook County School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 416-6900	877	41	21.1	30.3%	655 (74.7%)	8 (0.9%)	158 (18.0%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (4.8%)	45	134^th of 268 public high schools	50.0%		41.3	148^th of 258 public high schools	42.6%	14				44.9				13.8		33.3	$17,658	$470	$17,188
Redmond Proficiency Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	657 SW Glacier Ave	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 526-0882	899	37	24.0	50.3%	703 (78.2%)	11 (1.2%)	113 (12.6%)	9 (1.0%)	16 (1.8%)	7 (0.8%)	27 (3.0%)								(n/a)	15.4	42.3	38.6		5.4	28.0	19.0		38.7	32.1	$7,085	$1,651	$5,434
Redmond High School	Public	9-12	675 SW Rimrock Dr	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 923-4800	939	48	19.4	56.7%	678 (72.2%)	5 (0.5%)	204 (21.7%)	11 (1.2%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	32 (3.4%)	12.5	248^th of 268 public high schools	7.5%		41.9	144^th of 258 public high schools	44.2%	104				15.8				10.4		11.6	$16,649	$989	$15,660
Ridgeview High School	Public	9-12	4555 SW Elkhorn Rd	Redmond	97756	Deschutes County	Redmond School District 2J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 504-3600	858	40	21.1	55.4%	572 (66.7%)	8 (0.9%)	218 (25.4%)	11 (1.3%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.2%)	39 (4.5%)	42.7	145^th of 268 public high schools	45.9%		13.5	240^th of 258 public high schools	7.0%	95				49.5				17.3		25.0	$15,945	$1,019	$14,926

Frequently Asked Questions about Destinations Career Academy of Oregon

What district is Destinations Career Academy of Oregon in?

Mitchell School District 55

How many students attend Destinations Career Academy of Oregon?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74 students attended Destinations Career Academy of Oregon.

What is the racial makeup of Destinations Career Academy of Oregon?

Students at Destinations Career Academy of Oregon are 70% White, 19% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.

Is Destinations Career Academy of Oregon a good school?

Destinations Career Academy of Oregon ranks 67^th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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