Serving 1,697 students in grades 9-12, Hermiston High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,697 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 31%
- Reading Proficiency: 76%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hermiston High School's student population of 1,697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 81 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,697 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hermiston High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)31%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)76%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
54%
25%
Black
1%
2%
White
42%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Hermiston High School often compared to?
Hermiston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pendleton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hermiston High School?
The graduation rate of Hermiston High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hermiston High School?
1,697 students attend Hermiston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Hermiston High School students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermiston High School?
Hermiston High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hermiston High School offer ?
Hermiston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hermiston High School part of?
Hermiston High School is part of Hermiston SD 8 School District.
School Reviews
5 5/24/2014
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