Clackamas Web Academy, Clackamas OR

Original Research by School Decision on Clackamas Web Academy

Clackamas Web Academy is a public charter school in the North Clackamas School District, serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade. It is a fully online program, which makes it a distinctive option for families seeking a flexible, remote learning environment rather than a traditional brick-and-mortar school. The school is located in Clackamas, an unincorporated community that functions as a Portland suburb, known for its mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial hubs like the Clackamas Town Center, and major employers such as Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center.

The student body is relatively small for a school serving all grade levels, with an enrollment that is predominantly white. Hispanic students make up the next largest group, followed by smaller shares of students who are Asian, two or more races, Black, or Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander. Data on the share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch was not available, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about its economic diversity and whether it serves a particular demographic profile.

Academically, the school's state assessment results show a mixed picture. In English language arts, proficiency rates vary by grade level, with fourth graders performing at a notably high level, while other elementary and middle school grades score closer to or just above the midpoint. For math, the results are weaker across nearly all tested grades, with proficiency rates that are consistently below what many families might expect. Science results are available for eighth grade and show a similar pattern, with a modest share of students meeting the bar. When compared to other districts in Clackamas County, the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades lands above the midpoint, meaning it performs better than some peers in the county but below the top performers. Because the school operates in a virtual setting, the context for these scores may differ from a traditional school, as the online model can attract students with varied academic backgrounds and home situations that affect testing.

The school does not serve a traditional high school population in the same way as a comprehensive high school, so a graduation rate was not available in the data. A family considering this school for high school years may want to inquire directly about graduation pathways, college readiness offerings, and the support available for students transitioning to postsecondary options. Information on Advanced Placement, career and technical education, or dual-credit courses was also not provided, which leaves a gap for families evaluating secondary options.

Clackamas itself is a car-oriented suburb with limited walkability, though the MAX Green Line light rail provides a transit connection to downtown Portland. Housing in the area is expensive, with home values well above national benchmarks and rents that are high relative to incomes. The broader district has seen recent changes that could affect families here. A capital construction bond was defeated by voters in late 2024, leaving significant facility needs across the district unfunded. On the other hand, the district adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum based on the science of reading starting in 2023 and implemented new school start times for the 2024-25 school year, with middle and high schools starting later and elementary schools starting earlier. These are district-wide shifts that could matter for families balancing schedules or concerned about literacy instruction, though how they apply to a fully online school like Clackamas Web Academy is something a parent would want to confirm with the school directly.

For a family considering this school, the key question is whether a fully online, self-paced learning environment fits their student's needs. The academic results suggest that while some grade levels perform well in reading, math is a consistent area of concern, and families should expect to be heavily involved in supporting their child's progress in that subject. The school's charter status means it operates with some autonomy from the district, but it also means that course offerings, extracurriculars, and support services may look different from what a traditional public school provides. This is a niche option that works best for families who are looking for flexibility and are prepared to take an active role in their child's education.

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Academic performance

State test results and graduation outcomes.

Graduation rate (ACGR)

70-74%Cohort of 97 students · Class of 2021

The federal source publishes a banded range instead of an exact rate when the graduating cohort is small enough that an exact number could risk identifying individual students.

How this school compares to all schools in this state

Each dot is one school’s SY 2020-21 graduation rate, binned by integer rate. Taller columns mean more schools at that rate. This school is highlighted.

326 schools plotted. 10 additional schools' rates are federally suppressed and not shown. Data: EDFacts SY 2020-21.

Math

Grade 340%

School 40% · District 40%

▲ 2 pts above state median · ▼ 8 pts below county median

Grade 441%

School 41% · District 38% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 7 pts above state median · even with county median

Grade 520%

School 20% · District 30% · ▼ 10 pts below district

▼ 9 pts below state median · ▼ 15 pts below county median

Grade 630%

School 30% · District 29% · ▲ 1 pts above district

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 733%

School 33% · District 34%

▲ 4 pts above state median · ▼ 5 pts below county median

Grade 817%

School 17% · District 28% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

English language arts

Grade 347%

School 47% · District 43% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 7 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 477%

School 77% · District 45% · ▲ 32 pts above district

▲ 36 pts above state median · ▲ 28 pts above county median

Grade 540%

School 40% · District 51% · ▼ 11 pts below district

▼ 6 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Grade 650%

School 50% · District 40% · ▲ 10 pts above district

▲ 10 pts above state median · ▲ 7 pts above county median

Grade 753%

School 53% · District 41% · ▲ 12 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 1 pts above county median

Grade 843%

School 43% · District 34% · ▲ 9 pts above district

▲ 2 pts above state median · even with county median

Science

Grade 831%

School 31% · District 25% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

This schoolNorth Clackamas SD 12, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.