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Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Oregon · Public School District
20
Schools
8,940
Students
$17,168
Per-Pupil Spend
+20% nat'l
57.1%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
91.2%
Graduation Rate
+4.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Greater Albany Public SD 8J is a public school district in Oregon serving 8,940 students across 20 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 91.2% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,168 is above average for a US public school district. 57% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (20)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calapooia Middle School06–08645
Memorial Middle School06–08523
North Albany Middle School06–08518
Timber Ridge School03–08674
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Albany Options School09–12155
South Albany High School09–121,481
West Albany High School09–121,250
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,168+20% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
57%
31%
State
57.3%
Local (property tax)
30.6%
Federal
12.1%

State funding accounts for 57% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
20
Schools
8,940
Students
57%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate91.2%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
91.2% graduation rate — 4.7 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $17,168 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Greater Albany Public SD 8J?
Greater Albany Public SD 8J has 20 public schools, serving a total of 8,940 students.
What is the graduation rate for Greater Albany Public SD 8J?
The graduation rate is 91.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Greater Albany Public SD 8J spend per student?
Greater Albany Public SD 8J spends $17,168 per pupil — 20% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Greater Albany Public SD 8J?
57% of students in Greater Albany Public SD 8J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Greater Albany Public SD 8J?
No, Greater Albany Public SD 8J does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Greater Albany Public SD 8J serve?
Greater Albany Public SD 8J serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Greater Albany Public SD 8J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Greater Albany Public SD 8J is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.