Al Kennedy High School

Summary:

Al Kennedy High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Cottage Grove, Oregon, which is part of the South Lane School District. With just 82 students, the school faces significant challenges, including consistently low academic performance, a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, and high per-student spending that has not translated into improved outcomes.

Academically, Al Kennedy High School has ranked in the bottom quarter of Oregon high schools for the past decade, with only 20% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 45.2% statewide and 32.8% in the South Lane School District. The school's student population is also characterized by a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 69.51% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the 64.51% at the nearby Cottage Grove High School. Despite the high spending of $31,457 per student, which is significantly more than the $28,330 spent per student at Cottage Grove High, Al Kennedy High School's academic performance remains significantly below its peers.

When compared to other schools in the region, Al Kennedy High School stands out as the lowest-performing, with nearby schools like Lowell Junior/Senior High School and Cottage Grove High School demonstrating significantly higher academic proficiency rates. The school's declining performance over the years and the equity gaps observed among student subgroups suggest the need for targeted interventions and a closer examination of the effectiveness of the school's resource allocation and strategies to improve student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424-9529

(541) 942-1962

District: South Lane School District 45J3

SchoolDigger Rank:
258^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,098

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 82

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.0%

Hispanic:

19.5%

American Indian:

4.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 69.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Al Kennedy High School ranks worse than 96.3% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.82. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Al Kennedy High School 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 (72%), Hispanic (19.5%), American Indian (4.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 69.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Al Kennedy High School is 14.9. (See more...)

Compare Al Kennedy High School employs 5.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Al Kennedy High School is $23,098.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Al Kennedy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Al Kennedy High School 258^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Al Kennedy High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

South Lane School District 45J3:

SchoolDigger ranks South Lane School District 45J3 48^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Al Kennedy High School

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Rank History for all students at Al Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	0.56	224^th	225	0.4%
2005	2.88	225^th	231	2.6%
2006	1.47	234^th	235	0.4%
2008	0.49	249^th	249	0.0%
2009	1.71	262^nd	263	0.4%
2010	9.92	256^th	285	10.2%
2011	3.84	286^th	299	4.3%
2012	5.99	295^th	308	4.2%
2013	8.90	275^th	303	9.2%
2014	11.57	271^st	301	10.0%
2015	0.69	290^th	292	0.7%
2016	9.58	270^th	292	7.5%
2017	14.41	250^th	283	11.7%
2018	43.43	165^th	283	41.7%
2023	21.05	217^th	258	15.9%
2024	7.82	258^th	268	3.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Al Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.27	97^th	254	61.8%
2023	31.46	157^th	224	29.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Al Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	30.66	196^th	251	21.9%
2019	7.97	190^th	199	4.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Al Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	48.95	128^th	250	48.8%
2024	6.14	216^th	216	0.0%

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Rank History for White students at Al Kennedy High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	41.50	178^th	266	33.1%
2024	5.96	240^th	244	1.6%

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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 Al Kennedy High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	92	0	0	16	6	n/a	n/a	0	114
2000	114	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	116
2001	94	0	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	99
2002	117	0	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	1	128
2003	117	0	1	6	3	n/a	n/a	1	128
2004	70	0	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	1	75
2005	60	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	1	64
2006	46	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	48
2007	42	0	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	45
2008	64	1	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	4	74
2009	60	2	1	4	2	n/a	n/a	2	71
2010	54	1	2	2	6	n/a	n/a	1	66
2011	61	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	65
2012	51	0	1	1	3	0	0	0	56
2013	60	0	1	1	12	0	1	0	75
2014	62	0	1	2	8	0	2	0	75
2015	70	0	0	3	7	0	2	0	82
2016	77	0	0	4	4	0	4	0	89
2017	80	0	1	5	2	1	2	0	91
2018	68	0	1	5	3	1	2	0	80
2019	64	1	1	7	3	0	2	0	78
2020	55	1	0	15	2	0	0	0	73
2021	49	1	0	10	3	0	1	0	64
2022	65	0	1	13	1	0	1	0	81
2023	59	0	0	16	4	0	1	2	82

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 Al Kennedy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	114	2.5	45.6	15.8
2000	116	3.0	38.7	23.3
2001	99	3.0	33.0	29.3
2002	128	2.5	51.2	39.4
2003	128	2.5	51.2	39.4
2004	75	3.7	20.3	77
2005	64	3.1	20.6	73
2006	48	4.0	12.0	93.8
2007	45	6.8	6.6	93.3
2008	74	3.3	22.4	58.6
2009	71	4.2	16.7	75.4
2010	66	4.2	15.5	86.2
2011	65	3.7	17.3	86.2
2012	56	4.3	12.9	94.6
2013	75	4.0	18.3	90.7
2014	75	4.3	17.3	81.3
2015	82	5.0	16.4	82.9
2016	89	6.0	14.8	82
2017	91	5.2	17.3	82.4
2018	80	5.0	16.0	82.5
2019	78	5.3	14.7	82.1
2020	73	6.8	10.7	82.2
2021	64	4.5	14.2	95.3
2022	81	5.0	16.2	n/a
2023	82	5.5	14.9	69.5

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 Al Kennedy High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	114	2.5	45.6	15.8
2000	116	3.0	38.7	23.3
2001	99	3.0	33.0	29.3
2002	128	2.5	51.2	39.4
2003	128	2.5	51.2	39.4
2004	75	3.7	20.3	77
2005	64	3.1	20.6	73
2006	48	4.0	12.0	93.8
2007	45	6.8	6.6	93.3
2008	74	3.3	22.4	58.6
2009	71	4.2	16.7	75.4
2010	66	4.2	15.5	86.2
2011	65	3.7	17.3	86.2
2012	56	4.3	12.9	94.6
2013	75	4.0	18.3	90.7
2014	75	4.3	17.3	81.3
2015	82	5.0	16.4	82.9
2016	89	6.0	14.8	82
2017	91	5.2	17.3	82.4
2018	80	5.0	16.0	82.5
2019	78	5.3	14.7	82.1
2020	73	6.8	10.7	82.2
2021	64	4.5	14.2	95.3
2022	81	5.0	16.2	n/a
2023	82	5.5	14.9	69.5

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Al Kennedy High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$16,013
2020	n/a	n/a	$17,635
2021	n/a	n/a	$18,418
2022	n/a	$31,457 (100.0%)	$31,457
2023	$1,735 (7.5%)	$21,363 (92.5%)	$23,098

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Al Kennedy High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Al Kennedy High School)	27.3	18.2	9.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Lane School District 45J3)	71.4	34.1	37.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	82	5.1%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	7	16	128.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	64	59	7.8%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82.1%	69.5%	12.5%

Schools Near Al Kennedy High School

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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
Al Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	79980 Delight Valley School Rd	Cottage Grove	97424	Lane County	South Lane School District 45J3	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 942-1962	82	6	14.9	69.5%	59 (72.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	7.8	258^th of 268 public high schools	3.7%		21.1	217^th of 258 public high schools	15.9%	41				20.0						6.7	$23,098	$1,735	$21,363
Cottage Grove High School	Public	9-12	1375 S River Rd	Cottage Grove	97424	Lane County	South Lane School District 45J3	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 942-3391	665	38	17.4	64.5%	527 (79.2%)	5 (0.8%)	97 (14.6%)	7 (1.1%)	13 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.8%)	39.1	157^th of 268 public high schools	41.4%		15.8	236^th of 258 public high schools	8.5%	79				22.7				19.1		36.8	$20,513	$1,335	$19,178
Creswell High School	Public	9-12	33390 E Nieblock Ln	Creswell	97426	Lane County	Creswell School District 40	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 895-6020	360	22	16.3	36.7%	276 (76.7%)	3 (0.8%)	51 (14.2%)	6 (1.7%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.7%)	43.9	140^th of 268 public high schools	47.8%		63.6	76^th of 258 public high schools	70.5%	64				38.3				21.1		31.1	$22,627	$876	$21,752
Pleasant Hill High School	Public	6-12	36386 Hwy 58	Pleasant Hill	97455	Lane County	Pleasant Hill School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 747-4541	538	31	17.5	33.1%	423 (78.6%)	3 (0.6%)	53 (9.9%)	3 (0.6%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	48 (8.9%)								(n/a)	12.7	41.3	32.3		9.7	36.1	14.5		20.3	20.0	$16,335	$1,344	$14,991
Twin Rivers Charter School	Public, Charter	8-12	2621 Augusta St	Eugene	97403	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 349-7511	49	3	16.3		36 (73.5%)	1 (2.0%)	6 (12.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.2%)								(n/a)											$11,688	$1,001	$10,688
Lowell Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	65 S Pioneer St	Lowell	97452	Lane County	Lowell School District 71	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 937-2124	181	11	15.8	74.6%	144 (79.6%)	2 (1.1%)	18 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (7.7%)	39.7	153^rd of 268 public high schools	42.9%		38.8	160^th of 258 public high schools	38.0%	7		29.2	38.5	55.6			14.8	12.1	14.8	20.0	$20,523	$624	$19,900
Network Charter School	Public, Charter	7-12	2550 Portland St	Eugene	97405	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 344-1229	103	8	13.3	100.0%	72 (69.9%)	1 (1.0%)	9 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (13.6%)								(n/a)											$11,708	$1,001	$10,707
South Eugene High School	Public	9-12	400 E 19th Ave	Eugene	97401	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-8000	1,505	0	22.2	26.8%	1,037 (68.9%)	17 (1.1%)	137 (9.1%)	101 (6.7%)	17 (1.1%)	3 (0.2%)	170 (11.3%)	97.8	7^th of 268 public high schools	97.4%		75.2	53^rd of 258 public high schools	79.5%	46				78.6				63.4		65.2	$18,883	$1,013	$17,870
Academy of Arts and Academics	Public	9-12	615 Main St	Springfield	97477	Lane County	Springfield School District 19	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 744-6728	228	14	16.2	61.0%	153 (67.1%)	2 (0.9%)	25 (11.0%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)	72	56^th of 268 public high schools	79.1%					(n/a)				62.5				15.4		60.0	$8,892	$625	$8,267
Gateways High School	Public	9-12	425 10th St	Springfield	97477	Lane County	Springfield School District 19	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(541) 744-8862	59	3	17.6	96.6%	40 (67.8%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (13.6%)								(n/a)				5.9							$36,514	$2,824	$33,690

Frequently Asked Questions about Al Kennedy High School

What is the racial makeup of Al Kennedy High School?

Students at Al Kennedy High School are 72% White, 20% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 2% Not Specified, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Al Kennedy High School in?

South Lane School District 45J3

How many students attend Al Kennedy High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 82 students attended Al Kennedy High School.

Is Al Kennedy High School a good school?

Al Kennedy High School ranks in the bottom 3.7% of Oregon high schools.

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