Serving 24 students in grades 9-12, Harmony Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
The diversity score of Harmony Academy is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Harmony Academy?
The graduation rate of Harmony Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Harmony Academy?
24 students attend Harmony Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Harmony Academy students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
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