Serving 236 students in grades 7-12, Grant Union Junior/senior 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: 236 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- 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
Graduation Rate
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Union Junior/senior High School's student population of 236 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant Union Junior/senior 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 Grant Union Junior/senior High School is 0.17, 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
#380 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
91%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
22%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #380 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 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% 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 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
236 students attend Grant Union Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Grant Union Junior/senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
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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