Grant Union High School is a public high school in John Day, Oregon, United States.
Serving 206 students in grades 7-12, Grant Union Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 20% 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 206 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Union Junior/Senior High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in John Day, OR, covering approximately 1,460.4 square miles. The area extends up to 46.3 miles from the school, with most students typically driving 20-30 minutes to reach it and an average distance of 25.8 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Union Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Grant Union Junior/senior High School's student population of 206 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
206 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Union Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Union Junior/senior High School is 0.25, 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
#215 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
15%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black, Scarlet
School Mascot
Prospector
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Union Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School is ranked #215 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Grant Union Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
206 students attend Grant Union Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Grant Union Junior/senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant Union Junior/senior High School offer ?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grant Union Junior/senior High School part of?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School is part of John Day SD 3 School District.
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