Prospect Charter School

Prospect SD 59
160 Mill Creek Dr
Prospect, OR 97536
Charter School 226 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Prospect Charter School, located in the rural community of Prospect, Oregon, serves as a vital educational hub for the upper Rogue River Valley. Operating as a public charter school, it offers a unique learning environment that bridges the gap between traditional instruction and community-focused engagement. The school is known for its close-knit atmosphere, benefiting from its small size, which allows for personalized attention and strong relationships between students, teachers, and families.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Prospect Charter School emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates local values with modern learning standards. The school’s location provides a distinct backdrop for environmental and outdoor education opportunities, often utilizing its natural surroundings to enhance student engagement. By maintaining a commitment to both high academic expectations and a supportive, inclusive school culture, Prospect Charter School strives to prepare its students for success in both higher education and their future professional lives within the community and beyond.
226
Total Students
18.1
Full-Time Teachers
12.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    194 (85.8 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (8.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.3 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Prospect SD 59
Phone: (541)560-3653
Website: http://www.prospect.k12.or.us
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 161
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 14
Grade 1 24
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 12
Grade 4 21
Grade 5 10
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 20
Grade 8 19
Grade 9 27
Grade 10 17
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 17
Gender Ratio