Innovations Academy

Innovations Academy serves 185 students from kindergarten through 12th grade in The Dalles, Oregon, offering an alternative educational approach with a favorable 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. With 13 full-time equivalent teachers, the school provides personalized attention that supports its unique mission as an alternative learning environment. The school has earned recognition with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #270 out of 1,231 schools statewide, placing it in the 78th percentile among Oregon schools.

This strong performance demonstrates the effectiveness of its alternative educational model in serving students who may benefit from non-traditional learning approaches. Innovations Academy draws families from the surrounding community where the median household income is $59,668 and median home values are $295,700. The area serves a diverse population of over 20,000 residents, with 21% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and an 11.2% poverty rate, reflecting a working-class community with varied educational backgrounds.

Located on West 10th Street in The Dalles, Innovations Academy operates in a remote town setting along the Columbia River Gorge, providing students with a close-knit educational environment away from urban distractions while still maintaining access to the natural beauty and recreational opportunities that define this historic Oregon community.

With an enrollment of 185 students, Innovations Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Innovations Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.