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Willamette Leadership Academy

380 Q St Ste 13, Springfield, OR 97477Springfield SD 19 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–12Charter
220
Students
Total enrolled
75%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
↓ 14% vs nat'l
$17,076
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 19% vs nat'l
18.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 19% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 220 students in grades 06–12 in Springfield, Oregon.
19% above average funding
District spends $17,076 per pupil, 19% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Willamette Leadership Academy is a mid-sized high in Springfield, Oregon, serving grades 06–12 with 220 students. The district invests $17,076 per student — 19% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Willamette Leadership Academy

220
Total Students
18.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
63%
Free Lunch
12
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution156 male · 64 female
71%
29%
Male 71%Female 29%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility63%
National avg 52% · 139 students
Student Composition
70%
18%
8%
Asian1%
White70%
Hispanic / Latino18%
Multiracial8%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 411167001525

Academic Outcomes at Willamette Leadership Academy

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
70-79
Below avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
75%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 23th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97477

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,076Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,076
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,513
Student Support$3,244
Administration$2,049
Operations$2,561
Other$1,708
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,076 spent per student, an estimated $7,565 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
28%
State government
60.6%
Local (property tax)
27.7%
Federal programs
11.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,076/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • 75% graduation rate — below the national average of 87%
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Riverbend Elementary SchoolMt Vernon Elementary SchoolThurston Elementary SchoolTwo Rivers Dos Rios Elementary
+8 more
↓
Middle
Hamlin Middle SchoolThurston Middle SchoolAgnes Stewart Middle SchoolBriggs Middle School
↓
High School
Springfield High SchoolThurston High SchoolAcademy of Arts and AcademicsGateways High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades06 – 12
Location—
CountyLane County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictSpringfield SD 19 →
Phone: (541)246-2840
NCES ID: 411167001525
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Springfield seeking a charter high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Springfield SD 19
High
Springfield High School
1,317 students · 09–12
● 39 opp65% FRL
High
Thurston High School
1,277 students · 09–12
● 43 opp65% FRL
Mid
Hamlin Middle School
571 students · 06–08
● 39 opp64% FRL
Mid
Thurston Middle School
563 students · 06–08
● 43 opp61% FRL
Mid
Agnes Stewart Middle School
513 students · 06–08
● 43 opp63% FRL
Elem
Riverbend Elementary School
428 students · KG–05
● 43 opp63% FRL
Mid
Briggs Middle School
428 students · 06–08
● 39 opp62% FRL
Elem
Mt Vernon Elementary School
412 students · KG–05
● 43 opp63% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
380 Q St Ste 13, Springfield, OR 97477
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.