Oregon School For The Deaf

Oregon School For The Deaf serves 92 students in grades Kindergarten-12. 
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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Oregon School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Oregon School For The Deaf's student population of 92 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Oregon School For The Deaf is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
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American Indian
3%
1%
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Asian
3%
4%
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Hispanic
35%
25%
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Black
4%
2%
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White
44%
60%
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Hawaiian
4%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Oregon School For The Deaf and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oregon School For The Deaf?
92 students attend Oregon School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Oregon School For The Deaf students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oregon School For The Deaf?
Oregon School For The Deaf has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oregon School For The Deaf offer ?
Oregon School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oregon School For The Deaf part of?
Oregon School For The Deaf is part of Oregon Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Oregon School For The Deaf located?
Oregon School For The Deaf is located in the Highland neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Highland.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Special education school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 92 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 56%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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