Gold Beach High School is a public high school in Gold Beach, Oregon, United States. It is a part of the Central Curry School District. In addition to Gold Beach, the district's boundary includes Nesika Beach, Pistol River, and Wedderburn. It also includes the remote community of Agness.
Serving 188 students in grades 7-12, Gold Beach Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥80% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower 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 (2026)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 188 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Gold Beach High School's attendance zone covers the entire district, encompassing approximately 925.7 square miles around Gold Beach, OR, with typical drive times of 20-30 minutes and distances averaging 28.1 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 44.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School's student population of 188 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
188 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gold Beach Jr/sr 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
#98 out of 1174 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
14%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gold Beach Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School is ranked #98 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Gold Beach Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Gold Beach Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brookings-harbor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≥80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gold Beach Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Gold Beach Jr/sr High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gold Beach Jr/sr High School?
188 students attend Gold Beach Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gold Beach Jr/sr High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gold Beach Jr/sr High School?
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gold Beach Jr/sr High School offer ?
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Gold Beach Jr/sr High School part of?
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School is part of Central Curry SD 1 School District.
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