Serving 718 students in grades 9-12, Sweet Home 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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: 718 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sweet Home High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Sweet Home High School's student population of 718 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
718 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sweet Home High School ranks within the top 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sweet Home High School is 0.30, 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
#328 out of 740 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
83%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Sweet Home High School's ranking?
Sweet Home High School is ranked #328 out of 740 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sweet Home High School often compared to?
Sweet Home High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lebanon High School, Central Linn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweet Home High School?
The graduation rate of Sweet Home High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sweet Home High School?
718 students attend Sweet Home High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sweet Home High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweet Home High School?
Sweet Home High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweet Home High School offer ?
Sweet Home High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweet Home High School part of?
Sweet Home High School is part of Sweet Home SD 55 School District.
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