Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Colton 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% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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: 166 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Colton High School's student population of 166 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Colton 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 Colton High School is 0.19, 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
#1155 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colton High School's ranking?
Colton High School is ranked #1155 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Colton High School?
The graduation rate of Colton High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Colton High School?
166 students attend Colton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Colton High School students are White, 4% 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 Colton High School?
Colton High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colton High School offer ?
Colton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Colton High School part of?
Colton High School is part of Colton SD 53 School District.
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