St Helens Arthur Academy

St Helens Arthur Academy is a charter elementary school located in the rural setting of St Helens, Oregon. Serving kindergarten through fifth grade, the school has an enrollment of 150 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16.7:1 with nine full-time equivalent teachers. The school's MySchoolScout rating stands at 6.3 out of 10, placing it in the 63rd percentile among Oregon schools.

While the academic score is 7.7/10 and ELA proficiency rates are at 55%, math proficiency comes in lower at 30%. Despite these statistics, St Helens Arthur Academy focuses on providing a supportive educational environment with room for growth in various subject areas. The school's rural setting near the town of St Helens offers a close-knit community atmosphere where students benefit from personalized attention and a strong sense of belonging.

With an enrollment of 150 students, St Helens Arthur 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.

St Helens Arthur Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.

Located in a rural area, St Helens Arthur Academy may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.