Serving 56 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne Alternative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 56 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Hawthorne Alternative High School's student population of 56 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
56 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Hawthorne Alternative High School – Home of the Coyotes.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hawthorne Alternative High School is 0.48, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
9%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
White
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Coyotes
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorne Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Hawthorne Alternative High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Hawthorne Alternative High School?
56 students attend Hawthorne Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Hawthorne Alternative High School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hawthorne Alternative High School?
Hawthorne Alternative High School has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Alternative High School offer ?
Hawthorne Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorne Alternative High School part of?
Hawthorne Alternative High School is part of Pendleton SD 16 School District.
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