Joseph High School is a public high school in Joseph, Oregon, United States.
Serving 264 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Joseph Charter 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 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- 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: Joseph Charter School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Joseph, OR, encompassing approximately 1,346.5 square miles. Families within this area typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 31.3 miles and the furthest edge reaching 42.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Joseph Charter 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
Joseph Charter School's student population of 264 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
264 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue, Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
Truth and Honor
School Rankings
Joseph Charter 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 Joseph Charter School is 0.30, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
83%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Charter School's ranking?
Joseph Charter School is ranked #215 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Joseph Charter School often compared to?
Joseph Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enterprise High School by visitors of our site.
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 Joseph Charter School?
The graduation rate of Joseph Charter School is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Joseph Charter School?
264 students attend Joseph Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Joseph Charter School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Charter School?
Joseph Charter School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Joseph Charter School offer ?
Joseph Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Joseph Charter School part of?
Joseph Charter School is part of Joseph SD 6 School District.
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