Southern Oregon Success Academy

345 Merlin Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
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Bottom 50%
Serving 213 students in grades 6-12, Southern Oregon Success Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 43:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Southern Oregon Success Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Southern Oregon Success Academy's student population of 213 students has grown by 78% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 66% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

Southern Oregon Success Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Oregon Success Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#1139 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
31%
20-24%
44%
≤10%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
43:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
13%
26%
White
75%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
0.41
35-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
67%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Southern Oregon Success Academy's ranking?
Southern Oregon Success Academy is ranked #1139 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Oregon Success Academy?
The graduation rate of Southern Oregon Success Academy is 35-39%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Southern Oregon Success Academy?
213 students attend Southern Oregon Success Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Southern Oregon Success Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Oregon Success Academy?
Southern Oregon Success Academy has a student ration of 43:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southern Oregon Success Academy offer ?
Southern Oregon Success Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Southern Oregon Success Academy part of?
Southern Oregon Success Academy is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 213 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 43:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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