Oregon Connections Academy is a tuition–free K–12 online public school affiliated with the Prairie City School District in Prairie City, Oregon, United States.
Serving 942 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Oregon Connections Academy 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% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 942 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oregon Connections Academy's student population of 942 students has grown by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
942 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
2020
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Oregon Connections Academy 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 Oregon Connections Academy is 0.54, 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
#416 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
65%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
81%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Ollie The Owl
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oregon Connections Academy's ranking?
Oregon Connections Academy is ranked #416 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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Oregon Connections Academy?
The graduation rate of Oregon Connections Academy is 55-59%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Oregon Connections Academy?
942 students attend Oregon Connections Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Oregon Connections Academy students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oregon Connections Academy?
Oregon Connections Academy has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oregon Connections Academy offer ?
Oregon Connections Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Oregon Connections Academy part of?
Oregon Connections Academy is part of Prairie City SD 4 School District.
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