Bend Senior High School is the oldest high school located in Bend, Oregon, United States. The school opened 121 years ago, in 1904, but did not graduate its first class of seniors until 1909.
Serving 1,204 students in grades 9-12, Bend Senior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 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: 1,204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 87% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bend Senior High School serves the eastern part of Bend, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 396.2 square miles. Families within this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 11.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 26.4 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bend Senior High School's student population of 1,204 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,204 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1904
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bend Senior 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 Bend Senior 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
#1118 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
87%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Lava Bear
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bend Senior High School's ranking?
Bend Senior High School is ranked #1118 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bend Senior High School often compared to?
Bend Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit High School, Mountain View Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bend Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bend Senior High School is 87%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Bend Senior High School?
1,204 students attend Bend Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bend Senior High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bend Senior High School?
Bend Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bend Senior High School offer ?
Bend Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bend Senior High School part of?
Bend Senior High School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bend Senior High School located?
Bend Senior High School is located in the Larkspur neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Larkspur.
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