Canby High School is a public high school located in Canby, Oregon, United States. It is the only high school in the Canby School District.
Serving 1,395 students in grades 9-12, Canby High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (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 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Canby High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Canby High School's student population of 1,395 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Canby High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Canby High School is 0.52, 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
#710 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
61%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cougar
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Canby High School's ranking?
Canby High School is ranked #710 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Canby High School often compared to?
Canby High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oregon City Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Canby High School?
The graduation rate of Canby High School is 82%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Canby High School?
1,395 students attend Canby High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Canby High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Canby High School?
Canby High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Canby High School offer ?
Canby High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Canby High School part of?
Canby High School is part of Canby SD 86 School District.
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