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#938 of 1,226 schools in OR

West Lane Charter School

High School · Fern Ridge Sd 28j · Veneta, OR

A Fern Ridge Sd 28j charter high school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

24967 Highway 126, Veneta, OR 97487

  • Math 10% proficient (2019)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2019)
  • 30.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-1.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2019
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2019 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2019 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2019 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2019 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness3.1Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate30%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.7:1
District spending per student$14,331

Students at West Lane Charter School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2019 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency10%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2019 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2019 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2016, reaching 30% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).

Show all 11 years
2009
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
10%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)

Based on 22 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where West Lane Charter 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average340/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$64,973

Median home value

$334,300

Median rent

$1,412/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

15.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97487; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elmira High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–121.3 mi401Compare →
Crow High SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.69–125.0 mi74Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Fern Ridge Sd 28j

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$14,331NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Lane Charter School is listed in Fern Ridge SD 28J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Lane Charter School

West Lane Charter School is a public high school in Veneta, OR, part of Fern Ridge Sd 28j, serving approximately 74 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #938 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Lane Charter School

What grades does West Lane Charter School serve?

West Lane Charter School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Lane Charter School?

West Lane Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 74 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Lane Charter School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Lane Charter School is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Lane Charter School rank in OR?

West Lane Charter School ranks #938 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is West Lane Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Lane Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 West Lane Charter School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Lane Charter School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).

Is West Lane Charter School a charter school?

Yes, West Lane Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is West Lane Charter School a Title I school?

No, West Lane Charter School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Lane Charter School?

39.2% of students at West Lane Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
74
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Lane County
4-Year Graduation
30.0%
Area population (ZIP 97487)
9,546
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
50.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2019 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • 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 97487; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24

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