Ashland's schools maintain and develop personalized, continuous, and progressive learning for students in reading and language arts, science, math, social science, fine arts, health, and physical education. Nearly 3,000 students attend Ashland High School, Ashland Middle School, and our three elementary schools, Bellview, Helman, and Walker. John Muir Elementary is a K-8 magnet school with a focus on science and the arts. The Willow Wind Community Learning Center is a part-time alternative program that primarily serves home-schooling families. Approximately 300 full-time and part-time teachers, support staff, and administrators provide high quality instructional programs. Ashland’s schools maintain and develop personalized, continuous, and progressive learning for students in reading and language arts, science, math, social science, fine arts, health, and physical education. An integrated arts program is provided at all elementary schools, with specialized classes available at the middle and high schools. The district’s partnerships with the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and Southern Oregon University provide enriching experiences for high school students. Ashland Schools continue to exceed state and national averages on local, state, and national assessments.
