ALBANY OPTIONS SCHOOL

Albany Options School is a public high school that is part of the Greater Albany Public SD 8J school district, located in Albany, OR with about 168 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 8 teachers, Albany Options School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Albany Options School (AOS), located in Albany, Oregon, serves as the alternative high school program for the Greater Albany Public School District. Designed for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school environment, the school focuses on providing a flexible, supportive, and individualized approach to learning. Its primary mission is to help students overcome academic or personal barriers, enabling them to work toward their high school diploma in a smaller, more personalized setting that emphasizes student-teacher relationships and character development.

The school’s curriculum is structured to accommodate diverse learning styles and life circumstances, often incorporating self-paced study and credit recovery options to help students stay on track for graduation. By fostering a close-knit community, Albany Options School aims to provide a safe and inclusive space where students can regain academic momentum and build the necessary life skills for post-secondary success, whether that leads to further education, trade training, or immediate entry into the workforce.

For more information, contact Albany Options School at (541) 967-4563 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.