Durham Education Center, also known as Durham Center was a public alternative school in Tigard, Oregon, United States. As of 2019, Durham Center became Creekside Community High School.
Serving 173 students in grades 6-12, Creekside Community High School 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School/Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 173 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Graduation Rate: 50-54% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Creekside Community High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Creekside Community High School's student population of 173 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
173 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
The diversity score of Creekside Community High School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
34%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
47%
58%
Hawaiian
6%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
50-54%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Creekside Community High School often compared to?
Creekside Community High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metropolitan Learning Center, Community School, Alliance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Creekside Community High School?
The graduation rate of Creekside Community High School is 50-54%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Creekside Community High School?
173 students attend Creekside Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Creekside Community High School students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Creekside Community High School?
Creekside Community High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Creekside Community High School offer ?
Creekside Community High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Creekside Community High School part of?
Creekside Community High School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
In what neighborhood is Creekside Community High School located?
Creekside Community High School is located in the Metzger neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Metzger.
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