Cascade Opportunity Center

11463 W Stayton Rd SE
Aumsville, OR 97325

www.cascade.k12.or.us

88 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **Cascade Opportunity Center**, located in Aumsville, Oregon, serves as an alternative educational program under the umbrella of the Cascade School District. The center is designed to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment for students who may not thrive in a traditional comprehensive high school setting. By offering a smaller, more personalized atmosphere, the school focuses on helping students overcome academic or personal barriers to ensure they stay on track toward graduation and future success.

The curriculum and approach at the Opportunity Center prioritize credit recovery, individualized academic support, and social-emotional development. Through its partnership with the broader Cascade School District, the program provides students with the resources and guidance necessary to earn their high school diplomas while fostering a sense of community and accountability. It serves as a vital resource for students seeking a non-traditional path to achieving their educational goals within the local district.

Total Students

0.5

Full-Time Teachers

195.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cascade Opportunity Center
Demographic	Student Count
White	56
Hispanic	25
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

White
56 (65.1 %)
Hispanic
25 (29.1 %)
Two or More
3 (3.5 %)
Asian
1 (1.2 %)
American Indian
1 (1.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cascade SD 5
Phone:	(503)749-8020
Website:	http://www.cascade.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	88
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	0.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	195.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
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

Grade 9 1

Grade 10 17

Grade 11 30

Grade 12 40