Oregon Trail Academy

ota.oregontrailschools.com/

Charter School 248 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Based on the information provided by the Oregon Trail School District, here is a summary of the Oregon Trail Academy:

Oregon Trail Academy is a public charter school located in Boring, Oregon, serving students in grades 6 through 12. As a school of choice within the Oregon Trail School District, it offers a distinct, flexible educational model designed for students who thrive in a smaller, more personalized learning environment. The academy emphasizes individualized instruction, allowing students to progress at their own pace while maintaining a strong connection to the broader district curriculum and standards.

The school is characterized by its tight-knit community and a focus on self-directed learning. By fostering a culture of mutual respect and accountability, the academy encourages students to take ownership of their academic and personal growth. With a mission to provide an alternative pathway to graduation, the Oregon Trail Academy works to prepare its students for post-secondary success by integrating academic rigor with the supportive, flexible structure necessary to meet the diverse needs of its student body.

248

Total Students

11.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oregon Trail Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	17
Black	1
Asian	12
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
196 (79.0%)
Two or More
20 (8.1%)
Hispanic
17 (6.9%)
Asian
12 (4.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)
Black
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oregon Trail SD 46
Phone:	(503)668-5521
Website:	http://ota.oregontrailschools.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	248
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 28

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 27

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 29

Grade 7 29

Grade 8 23