Armadillo Community Charter School Reports Test Score Gains, Launches Phlebotomy Pathway

Jan 22, 2026

Director Rachel Garner said ACCS emphasized belonging and reported improvements in math, reading and writing scores from 2023-24 to 2024-25, and noted seven students are enrolled in a one-year certified phlebotomy program through the Southern Oregon Career Center.

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Director Rachel Garner told the board that Armadillo Community Charter School (ACCS) centers on creating "safety, significance, and belonging" for students and presented comparative data across school years 2023-24, 2024-25 and initiatives for 2025-26. Garner said graphics shown to the board indicated notable improvements in math, reading and writing scores between 2023-24 and 2024-25, and she closed with student testimonials about why ACCS matters.

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