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Academy for Character Education

South Lane SD 45J3 · Lane County · 195 N 6th Street, Cottage Grove, OR 97424.0

(541)942-9707

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8/10
#164
Rank 164 out of 666
Top 24%
English Language Arts8/10 · #138 · 79th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #207 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the tight-knit community of Cottage Grove — a small town about 20 miles south of Eugene with a strong sense of local pride — Academy for Character Education lives up to its name with a focus that goes beyond test scores. The school performs solidly in English and holds its own in math, landing in the top quarter of Oregon schools, which is a meaningful accomplishment in a rural district. Families who value a school culture built around character development alongside genuine academics will feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

196 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
169 (86%)
Multiple Races
13 (7%)
Other
14 (7%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged34 (17%)
Students with Disabilities22 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

354
Enrollment
16.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
13.5
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

95.5%of students graduate within 4 years

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

4
AP Courses
offered
3.4%
AP Participation
of students
11
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #434 · 37th percentile

14 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found