North Santiam Options Academy

North Santiam Options Academy is an alternative school located in Stayton, Oregon, on the edge of a more urban area. Serving kindergarten through twelfth grade students, this small school has an enrollment of just 102 students and operates with three full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 34:1. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 2.3 out of 10, placing it near the bottom among Oregon’s schools based on its state ranking at #1179 out of 1231.

Academically, North Santiam Options Academy shows areas for improvement, with only 54% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency in ELA/reading and just 21% doing so in math. Despite these challenges, the school offers a unique alternative education setting that can be particularly appealing to families seeking personalized attention for their children. Located at 757 W Locust St, North Santiam Options Academy sits in a small town environment where community ties are strong and support systems are readily available.

With an enrollment of 102 students, North Santiam Options 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.

The student-teacher ratio at North Santiam Options Academy is 34:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.