Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Q: Is Milwaukie Academy of the Arts a good school?

Milwaukie Academy of the Arts ranks 66 th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is a public charter high school serving grades 9-12 in Milwaukie, Oregon, part of the North Clackamas School District. With a student population of 308, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Oregon, outperforming district and state averages on state assessments.

Milwaukie Academy of the Arts boasts impressive academic performance, with 47.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.7% in the district and 45.2% statewide. In Mathematics, 27.4% of 11th-graders were proficient or better, compared to 18.4% in the district and 20% statewide. The school also excels in Science, with 47.5% of 11th-graders proficient or better, compared to 25.5% in the district and 32% statewide. Additionally, the school has consistently high rankings for its performance with specific student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, and low socioeconomic status students.

While Milwaukie Academy of the Arts has a relatively high student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools like Clackamas Middle College and Putnam High School, it spends $21,803 per student, which is higher than the spending at Clackamas Middle College ($12,455) but lower than the spending at New Urban High School ($52,338). This suggests the school may be allocating resources in a way that prioritizes specialized programs or support services, contributing to its overall educational excellence.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

11300 SE 23rd Ave
Milwaukie, OR 97222-7795

(503) 353-5834

District: North Clackamas School District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
66^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $22,147

Student/teacher ratio: 265.5

Number of students: 308

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.0%

Hispanic:

13.3%

Not Specified:

12.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Milwaukie Academy of the Arts ranks better than 75.4% of high schools in Oregon. It also ranks 2^nd among 7 ranked high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.98. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts 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 (62%), Hispanic (13.3%), two or more races (5.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is 265.5, which is the highest among 7 high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12! (See more...)

Compare Milwaukie Academy of the Arts employs 1.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is $22,147. 3 high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milwaukie Academy of the Arts:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukie Academy of the Arts 66^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Milwaukie Academy of the Arts in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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North Clackamas School District 12:

SchoolDigger ranks North Clackamas School District 12 54^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

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Rank History for all students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2009	77.80	45^th	263	82.9%
2010	86.76	16^th	285	94.4%
2011	82.67	25^th	299	91.6%
2012	90.15	13^th	308	95.8%
2013	84.48	21^st	303	93.1%
2014	84.86	20^th	301	93.4%
2015	76.78	46^th	292	84.2%
2016	71.30	63^rd	292	78.4%
2017	86.97	23^rd	283	91.9%
2018	66.22	82^nd	283	71.0%
2019	73.74	57^th	266	78.6%
2022	58.99	83^rd	241	65.6%
2023	72.56	58^th	258	77.5%
2024	67.98	66^th	268	75.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.73	43^rd	98	56.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	72.85	51^st	254	79.9%
2019	78.85	25^th	229	89.1%
2022	59.33	82^nd	241	66.0%
2023	82.24	24^th	224	89.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	72.21	58^th	251	76.9%
2019	89.17	11^th	199	94.5%
2022	69.21	48^th	194	75.3%
2023	79.93	30^th	200	85.0%
2024	68.40	47^th	213	77.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	95.86	3^rd	206	98.5%
2022	47.44	87^th	200	56.5%
2023	63.44	68^th	214	68.2%
2024	53.87	86^th	216	60.2%

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Rank History for Non-Binary students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.87	2^nd	2	0.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	84.94	9^th	156	94.2%
2019	98.83	2^nd	144	98.6%
2023	90.16	9^th	134	93.3%

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Rank History for White students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	65.45	90^th	266	66.2%
2019	68.89	65^th	245	73.5%
2022	55.83	95^th	228	58.3%
2023	67.21	67^th	237	71.7%
2024	71.17	52^nd	244	78.7%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	145	1	4	6	4	n/a	n/a	3	163
2008	169	4	5	14	5	n/a	n/a	4	201
2009	166	3	3	8	2	n/a	n/a	9	191
2010	167	0	5	14	4	n/a	n/a	6	196
2011	147	0	0	13	5	2	9	0	176
2012	166	0	0	24	4	2	11	0	207
2013	170	7	0	35	4	2	12	0	230
2014	225	2	1	33	4	1	21	0	287
2015	255	2	2	42	6	2	18	0	327
2016	238	4	3	46	4	2	27	0	324
2017	231	6	6	47	2	1	27	0	320
2018	216	7	4	56	2	1	29	0	315
2019	213	3	4	52	2	0	27	0	301
2020	208	2	3	44	1	2	27	7	294
2021	204	5	2	41	0	1	27	10	290
2022	206	6	5	39	0	0	29	27	312
2023	191	8	9	41	3	0	18	38	308

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 Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	163	2.5	65.2	36.3
2008	201	5.0	40.2	41.1
2009	191	4.5	42.4	0
2010	196	3.3	58.8	0
2011	176	2.6	66.1	0
2012	207	2.5	82.8	n/a
2013	230	1.8	125.6	n/a
2014	287	2.5	114.8	n/a
2015	327	3.0	109.0	n/a
2016	324	6.0	54.0	n/a
2017	320	2.6	119.8	n/a
2018	315	2.3	134.6	n/a
2019	301	1.8	163.5	n/a
2020	294	1.1	251.2	n/a
2021	290	0.8	349.3	n/a
2022	312	0.8	375.9	n/a
2023	308	1.1	265.5	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 Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	163	2.5	65.2	36.3
2008	201	5.0	40.2	41.1
2009	191	4.5	42.4	0
2010	196	3.3	58.8	0
2011	176	2.6	66.1	0
2012	207	2.5	82.8	n/a
2013	230	1.8	125.6	n/a
2014	287	2.5	114.8	n/a
2015	327	3.0	109.0	n/a
2016	324	6.0	54.0	n/a
2017	320	2.6	119.8	n/a
2018	315	2.3	134.6	n/a
2019	301	1.8	163.5	n/a
2020	294	1.1	251.2	n/a
2021	290	0.8	349.3	n/a
2022	312	0.8	375.9	n/a
2023	308	1.1	265.5	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 Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$17,715
2020	n/a	n/a	$18,741
2021	n/a	n/a	$18,757
2022	$875 (4.0%)	$20,928 (96.0%)	$21,803
2023	$1,204 (5.4%)	$20,944 (94.6%)	$22,147

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 57^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 58^th of 258 High schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukie Academy of the Arts)	86.9	61.1	25.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (North Clackamas School District 12)	72.2	51.4	20.8%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukie Academy of the Arts)	16.7	25	8.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (North Clackamas School District 12)	36.9	23.9	13%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Milwaukie Academy of the Arts)	66.7	49.2	17.5%
11th Grade Science (North Clackamas School District 12)	45.5	36.2	9.3%
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	301	308	2.3%
African American	3	8	166.7%
American Indian	2	3	50%
Asian	4	9	125%
Hispanic	52	41	21.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	213	191	10.3%
Two or More Races	27	18	33.3%

Schools Near Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

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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 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	11300 SE 23rd Ave	Milwaukie	97222	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5834	308	1	265.5		191 (62.0%)	8 (2.6%)	41 (13.3%)	9 (2.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.8%)	68	66^th of 268 public high schools	75.4%		72.6	58^th of 258 public high schools	77.5%	8	47.7	27.4	47.5	$22,147	$1,204	$20,944
Milwaukie High School	Public	9-12	2301 SE Willard St.	Milwaukie	97222	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5830	904	47	19.3	92.8%	429 (47.5%)	26 (2.9%)	305 (33.7%)	22 (2.4%)	8 (0.9%)	17 (1.9%)	79 (8.7%)	18	232^nd of 268 public high schools	13.4%		13.7	239^th of 258 public high schools	7.4%	7	23.7	9.7	19.7	$24,634	$1,669	$22,965
New Urban High School	Public	9-12	1901 SE Oak Grove Blvd	Milwaukie	97267	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5925	90	11	7.9	75.6%	59 (65.6%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (16.7%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	10 (11.1%)	6.2	262^nd of 268 public high schools	2.2%					(n/a)	15.6		6.9	$40,201	$1,242	$38,959
Riverdale High School	Public	9-12	9727 SW Terwilliger Blvd	Portland	97219	Multnomah County	Riverdale School District 51J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 262-4844	185	15	12.3		146 (78.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.1%)	4 (2.2%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (9.2%)	99.1	4^th of 268 public high schools	98.5%		95.8	8^th of 258 public high schools	96.9%	4	84.1	62.2	77.3	$26,207	$241	$25,966
Parrot Creek Program	Public	9-12	2595 Christie Drive	Lake Oswego	97034	Clackamas County	Clackamas Education Service District	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(503) 675-2370	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Harmony Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	2507 Christie Drive	Lake Oswego	97034	Clackamas County	Lake Oswego School District 7J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 496-3929	24	0	4.0	16.7%	12 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (12.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (8.3%)								(n/a)				$7,849	$339	$7,510
Clackamas Middle College	Public, Charter	9-12	12021 SE 82nd Ave	Happy Valley	97086	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 518-5925	270	7	36.4		188 (69.6%)	5 (1.9%)	43 (15.9%)	13 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	92.1	15^th of 268 public high schools	94.4%		88.8	23^rd of 258 public high schools	91.1%	8	77.5	36.6	57.7	$12,294	$1,204	$11,090
Putnam High School	Public	9-12	4950 SE Roethe Rd	Milwaukie	97267	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5860	1,106	44	25.0	38.4%	652 (59.0%)	17 (1.5%)	290 (26.2%)	40 (3.6%)	6 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	87 (7.9%)	27.8	198^th of 268 public high schools	26.1%		43.9	130^th of 258 public high schools	49.6%	68	41.5	10.5	18.1	$22,240	$1,775	$20,465
Lake Oswego Senior High School	Public	9-12	2501 SW Country Club Rd	Lake Oswego	97034	Clackamas County	Lake Oswego School District 7J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 534-2313	1,245	65	19.2	7.9%	822 (66.0%)	8 (0.6%)	115 (9.2%)	160 (12.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	124 (10.0%)	92	16^th of 268 public high schools	94.0%		75.6	52^nd of 258 public high schools	79.8%	36	77.1	54.2	47.9	$19,581	$373	$19,208
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School	Public	9-12	1151 SW Vermont St	Portland	97219	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5280	1,556	76	20.4	14.1%	1,098 (70.6%)	69 (4.4%)	134 (8.6%)	39 (2.5%)	4 (0.3%)	3 (0.2%)	176 (11.3%)	46.2	130^th of 268 public high schools	51.5%		48.7	114^th of 258 public high schools	55.8%	16	36.5	22.2	33.8	$20,496	$1,630	$18,866

Frequently Asked Questions about Milwaukie Academy of the Arts

How many students attend Milwaukie Academy of the Arts?

In the 2022-23 school year, 308 students attended Milwaukie Academy of the Arts.

What is the racial makeup of Milwaukie Academy of the Arts?

Students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts are 62% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% Not Specified, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American.

Is Milwaukie Academy of the Arts a good school?

Milwaukie Academy of the Arts ranks 66^th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Milwaukie Academy of the Arts in?

North Clackamas School District 12

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