Serving 263 students in grades 7-12, Gaston Jr/sr 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 20-24% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 263 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gaston Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Gaston Jr/sr High School's student population of 263 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
263 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gaston Jr/sr 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 Gaston Jr/sr High School is 0.36, 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
#506 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
25%
Black
3%
2%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
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 Gaston Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Gaston Jr/sr High School is ranked #506 out of 740 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?
20-24% 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 Gaston Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Gaston Jr/sr High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gaston Jr/sr High School?
263 students attend Gaston Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Gaston Jr/sr High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaston Jr/sr High School?
Gaston Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gaston Jr/sr High School offer ?
Gaston Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaston Jr/sr High School part of?
Gaston Jr/sr High School is part of Gaston SD 511j School District.
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