Serving 324 students in grades 9-12, Gervais 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gervais High School's attendance zone covers the entire Gervais school district, encompassing approximately 70 square miles around the city of Gervais, OR. Most students typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 8.6 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gervais High School's student population of 324 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
324 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Gervais High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gervais High School is 0.42, 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
#511 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
72%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
26%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gervais High School's ranking?
Gervais High School is ranked #511 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Gervais High School often compared to?
Gervais High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sprague High School, West Linn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gervais High School?
The graduation rate of Gervais High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Gervais High School?
324 students attend Gervais High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Gervais High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gervais High School?
Gervais High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gervais High School offer ?
Gervais High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gervais High School part of?
Gervais High School is part of Gervais SD 1 School District.
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