Serving 398 students in grades 9-12, South Umpqua 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Umpqua High School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Umpqua High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Umpqua High School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
9%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
77%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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 is South Umpqua High School's ranking?
South Umpqua High School is ranked #449 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Umpqua High School often compared to?
South Umpqua High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roseburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Umpqua High School?
The graduation rate of South Umpqua High School is 65-69%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Umpqua High School?
398 students attend South Umpqua High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of South Umpqua High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Umpqua High School?
South Umpqua High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Umpqua High School offer ?
South Umpqua High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is South Umpqua High School part of?
South Umpqua High School is part of South Umpqua SD 19 School District.
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