Excellent
#6 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 1% in state
Early College High School
High School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j high school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4071 Winema Pl Bldg 50, Salem, OR 97305
- Math 70% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Early College High School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 80% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Early College High 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 45Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$64,581
Median home value
$339,100
Median rent
$1,386/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
52.4%
Poverty rate
19.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97305; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 2,299 | Compare → |
| Blanchet Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | 6–12 | 1.5 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| Chemawa Indian SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| Oregon School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 94 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #1 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Early College High School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College High School
Early College High School is a public high school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 198 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College High School
What grades does Early College High School serve?
Early College High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Early College High School?
Early College High School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College High School rank in OR?
Early College High School ranks #6 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Early College High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 Early College High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College High School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Early College High School a charter school?
No, Early College High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Early College High School a Title I school?
No, Early College High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.2%
- Phone
- (503) 365-4800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 97305)
- 45,044
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 · 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.
- 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 97305; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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