Serving 640 students in grades 9-12, Cottage Grove High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cottage Grove High School's attendance zone covers the entire Cottage Grove, OR school district, spanning approximately 673.7 square miles. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being 17.6 miles and the furthest edge located 36.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottage Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cottage Grove High School's student population of 640 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1940
School Rankings
Cottage Grove High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cottage Grove High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#837 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
76%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
11%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Mascot
Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottage Grove High School's ranking?
Cottage Grove High School is ranked #837 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cottage Grove High School often compared to?
Cottage Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creswell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cottage Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Cottage Grove High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Cottage Grove High School?
640 students attend Cottage Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cottage Grove High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottage Grove High School?
Cottage Grove High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottage Grove High School offer ?
Cottage Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottage Grove High School part of?
Cottage Grove High School is part of South Lane SD 45j3 School District.
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