Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is a public charter school in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States. It is located on the campus of Milwaukie High School. It is run by the North Clackamas School District.
Serving 281 students in grades 9-12, Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 281 students
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts's student population of 281 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
281 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Year Founded
2005
School Rankings
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#648 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
4%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
4%
3%
White
62%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
n/a
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Mustangs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts's ranking?
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts is ranked #648 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts often compared to?
Milwaukie Academy Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like David Douglas High School, Grant High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts?
The graduation rate of Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts?
281 students attend Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are American Indian, and 4% of students are Black.
What grades does Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts offer ?
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts part of?
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts located?
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts is located in the Historic Milwaukie neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Historic Milwaukie.
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