Community School

merlostation.beaverton.k12.or.us

149 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Community School, located in Beaverton, Oregon, is an alternative public high school that operates as part of the Beaverton School District. Unlike traditional comprehensive high schools, Community School is specifically designed to provide a personalized, small-learning-community environment for students who may benefit from a non-traditional educational approach. Its focus is on fostering strong relationships between students and staff, promoting individual responsibility, and encouraging active participation in the learning process.

The curriculum at Community School emphasizes academic core subjects while integrating real-world applications and project-based learning. Because of its smaller student body and unique structure, the school is able to offer a more flexible atmosphere that supports diverse learning styles and individual goals. By prioritizing a collaborative and supportive culture, the school aims to help students who seek a different path to graduation feel more connected to their education and prepared for life after high school.

149

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	71
Black	2
Asian	1
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

Hispanic
71 (47.7%)
White
59 (39.6%)
Two or More
15 (10.1%)
Black
2 (1.3%)
Asian
1 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.7%)

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:	Beaverton SD 48J
Phone:	(503)356-3650
Website:	http://merlostation.beaverton.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	149
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	75
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 16

Grade 10 32

Grade 11 52

Grade 12 49