Below Average
#1000 of 1,226 schools in OR
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
High School · North Clackamas Sd 12 · Milwaukie, OR
A North Clackamas Sd 12 charter high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11300 SE 23rd Ave, Milwaukie, OR 97222
- Math 21% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Milwaukie Academy of the Arts score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Milwaukie Academy of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 85Very Walkable
- Transit 55Good Transit
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukie), 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
$77,441
Median home value
$465,100
Median rent
$1,592/mo
College educated
37.8%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97222; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukie High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Portland Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| New Urban High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 254 | Compare → |
| Riverdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 2.4 mi | 164 | 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.
North Clackamas Sd 12
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #22 of 31
- District spending per student
- $15,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is listed in North Clackamas SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is a public high school in Milwaukie, OR, part of North Clackamas Sd 12, serving approximately 323 students in grades 9th-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,000 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
What grades does Milwaukie Academy of the Arts serve?
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Milwaukie Academy of the Arts?
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 323 students.
How does Milwaukie Academy of the Arts rank in OR?
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts ranks #1,000 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Milwaukie Academy of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Milwaukie Academy of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Milwaukie Academy of the Arts has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Milwaukie Academy of the Arts a charter school?
Yes, Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Milwaukie Academy of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 323
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (503) 353-5834
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 97222)
- 36,643
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 97222; 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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