Education in Albany, Oregon, United States is coordinated by Greater Albany Public School District 8J (GAPS 8J). Established in 1979 and encompassing , this educational district aims to educate the children of Albany from grades K through 12. GAPS has an enrollment of just over 10,000 students.

School ratings

All schools are graded according to the Oregon Department of Education Annual Year Report and Report Card . All schools were graded as "satisfactory", with eight graded "strong" and one as "exceptional".

Faculty ratings

Nearly nine-tenths of educators within the GAPS district hold bachelor's degrees or educational certificates while one in two have a master's degree, including an overall total average teaching experience of more than five years.

Administration

The superintendent is Andy Gardner. His predecessor was Melissa Goff.

Albany schools

Elementary schools

  • Central Elementary School
  • Built in 1915.
  • Student body of approximately 200 students.
  • Grades 3–5; grades K-2 attend Takena.
  • Lafayette Elementary School
  • Established in 1960.
  • Approximately 400 students.
  • Liberty Elementary School
  • Established in 1949.
  • Approximately 425 students.
  • Located opposite Memorial MS and West Albany HS, next to Memorial Stadium.
  • North Albany Elementary School
  • Mileage Club, which rewards students for running during recess.
  • Only school rated "Exceptional" by the State in the 8J School District.
  • Established in 1906 & rebuilt in 1949.
  • Approximately 300 students.
  • Oak Elementary School
  • The Groves: Fir & Oak Elementary Schools
  • Fir Grove houses kindergarten, first & second grade. Students in grades 3, 4 & 5 attend Oak Grove.
  • Grades: K-2 enroll approximately 160 students
  • Grades 3-5 enroll approximately 185 students
  • Oak Grove Intermediate School
  • Established in 1860.
  • Approximately 160 students.
  • Located on the city limits amidst farmland and residential areas.
  • Periwinkle Elementary School
  • Built in 1977.
  • Approximately 460 students.
  • South Shore Elementary School
  • Built in 1971.
  • Approximately 400 students.
  • Sunrise Elementary School
  • Established in 1949.
  • Approximately 450 students.
  • Takena Elementary School
  • Built in 1971.
  • Approximately 160 students.

Grades K-2; grades 3-5 attend Central.

  • Tangent Elementary School
  • Established in 1965.
  • Approximately 200 students.
  • Waverly Elementary School
  • Established in 1949
  • Approximately 240 students.

Middle schools

  • Calapooia MS
  • Built in 1962.
  • Student body of approximately 750 students.
  • Memorial MS
  • Established in 1963 next to West Albany High School.
  • Student body of approximately 665 students.
  • 3 sports programs and over 5 clubs and groups.
  • North Albany MS
  • Established in North Albany in 1966.
  • Student body of approximately 600 students.
  • Reward/Incentive programs (Top Tiger, Gold Cards, Tiger Eyes Are On You) for exceptional attendance and final grades.

High schools

  • West Albany High School
  • Established 1953 as Albany Union High School
  • campus includes 1/4 mile running track, Memorial Stadium, and large, grass, sports fields and softball and tennis courts.
  • Student body of approximately 1350 students.
  • Over 25 clubs and groups and over 10 athletic sports.
  • Mascot: Bulldog
  • School colors: Navy & Gold
  • South Albany High School
  • Established in 1970 to meet the growing educational needs of Albany.
  • of instructional space and supplemental buildings (this is the largest educational area within Albany)
  • Student body of approximately 1200 students.
  • Over 15 athletic sports and over 22 clubs and groups.
  • Owns and operates a community pool/aquatic facilities for South Albany High School and the Albany Community at large.
  • Mascot: RedHawks
  • School colors: Red and Grey

Alternative schools

  • Albany Options School
  • Grades 6–12

Former Schools

  • Clover Ridge Elementary School
  • Established in 1914.
  • Student body of approximately 300 students.

See also

  • List of school districts in Oregon
  • Greater Albany Public Schools
  • Oregon Department of Education

References