Crater Renaissance Academy of Arts and Sciences is a public high school located in Jackson County, Oregon, United States. It is one of three public high schools in Oregon's School District 6, serving the Southern Oregon communities of Central Point, Gold Hill and Sams Valley.
Serving 464 students in grades 9-12, Crater Renaissance Academy ranks in the top 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 was 11-19% (which was lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Crater Renaissance Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
464 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
21%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
69%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Larry The Lawn Gnome
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crater Renaissance Academy's ranking?
Crater Renaissance Academy is ranked #582 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Crater Renaissance Academy?
The graduation rate of Crater Renaissance Academy is 70-74%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Crater Renaissance Academy?
464 students attend Crater Renaissance Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Crater Renaissance Academy students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crater Renaissance Academy?
Crater Renaissance Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crater Renaissance Academy offer ?
Crater Renaissance Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Crater Renaissance Academy part of?
Crater Renaissance Academy is part of Central Point SD 6 School District.
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