Al Kennedy High School

79980 Delight Valley School Rd
Cottage Grove, OR 97424

(541)942-1962

blogs.slane.k12.or.us/kennedy/

82 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Al Kennedy High School is a specialized alternative education program located in Cottage Grove, Oregon, serving students within the South Lane School District. Unlike a traditional comprehensive high school, the program is designed to provide a more personalized and flexible learning environment for students who may struggle in a conventional classroom setting. By offering a smaller campus atmosphere, the school focuses on individualized academic support and social-emotional growth, aiming to help students overcome barriers to graduation and prepare for life after high school.

The school emphasizes a close-knit community culture, prioritizing strong relationships between staff and students to foster accountability and academic success. Its curriculum is structured to be accessible and supportive, often incorporating project-based learning and credit-recovery opportunities to meet students where they are academically. Through its dedicated approach, Al Kennedy High School serves as a vital resource for the local community, providing an inclusive pathway for students to earn their diplomas in a setting tailored to their specific needs.

Total Students

5.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Al Kennedy High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	16
Two or More	1
American Indian	4

White
59 (73.8 %)
Hispanic
16 (20.0 %)
American Indian
4 (5.0 %)
Two or More
1 (1.3 %)

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:	South Lane SD 45J3
Phone:	(541)942-1962
Website:	http://blogs.slane.k12.or.us/kennedy/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	82
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
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 19

Grade 11 31

Grade 12 31