Serving 1,705 students in grades 9-12, Hermiston 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 16% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% 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: 1,705 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hermiston High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Hermiston school district, covering approximately 163.9 square miles. Most students reside within a typical driving distance of 10-15 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being 18.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hermiston High School's student population of 1,705 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,705 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hermiston High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hermiston High School is 0.52, 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
#837 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
60%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
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
78%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
7%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Bulldog
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermiston High School's ranking?
Hermiston High School is ranked #837 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Hermiston High School often compared to?
Hermiston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pendleton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hermiston High School?
The graduation rate of Hermiston High School is 78%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Hermiston High School?
1,705 students attend Hermiston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Hermiston High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermiston High School?
Hermiston High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hermiston High School offer ?
Hermiston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hermiston High School part of?
Hermiston High School is part of Hermiston SD 8 School District.
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