Below Average
#1028 of 1,226 schools in OR
Albany Options School
High School · Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Albany, OR
A Greater Albany Public Sd 8j high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 19th Avenue SE, Albany, OR 97322
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 47.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Albany Options School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Albany Options School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Albany), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,536
Median home value
$321,200
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97322; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Albany High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,282 | Compare → |
| South Albany High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 1.4 mi | 1,511 | Compare → |
| Riverside High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Three Lakes High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 28 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #15 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,094NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Albany Options School is listed in Greater Albany Public SD 8J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Albany Options School
Albany Options School is a public high school in Albany, OR, part of Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, serving approximately 168 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Albany Options School
What grades does Albany Options School serve?
Albany Options School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Albany Options School?
Albany Options School has an enrollment of approximately 168 students.
How does Albany Options School rank in OR?
Albany Options School ranks #1,028 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Albany Options School's MySchoolScout rating?
Albany Options School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Albany Options School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Albany Options School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Albany Options School a charter school?
No, Albany Options School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Albany Options School a Title I school?
No, Albany Options School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albany Options School?
56.0% of students at Albany Options School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 168
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Linn County
- Phone
- (541) 967-4563
- 4-Year Graduation
- 47.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97322)
- 36,288
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 38
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97322; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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