Siletz Valley Early College Academy, also known as Siletz Valley School, is a

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in Siletz, Oregon,

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. The school opened in 2006 with funding from the

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and from a grant provided by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. The previous Siletz Valley High School was operated by the Lincoln County School District and closed in 1983. Jayson Jacoby of the '' Baker City Herald'' characterized the 2006 charter school opening as Siletz Valley High re-opening.

Academics

In 2008, 67% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 21 students, 14 graduated, five dropped out, and two were still in high school the following year.

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