Powder Valley School is a K-12 public school in North Powder, Oregon, United States.
Serving 252 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Powder Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Powder Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
North Powder Charter School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
252 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
North Powder Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Powder Charter School is 0.29, 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
#489 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
83%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Badgers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Powder Charter School's ranking?
North Powder Charter School is ranked #489 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Powder Charter School?
The graduation rate of North Powder Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Powder Charter School?
252 students attend North Powder Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of North Powder Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Powder Charter School?
North Powder Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Powder Charter School offer ?
North Powder Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Powder Charter School part of?
North Powder Charter School is part of North Powder SD 8j School District.
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