North Medford High School is a public high school in Medford, Oregon, United States. It is part of Medford School District, and its nickname is the Black Tornado. The school enrolls 1,750 students.
Serving 1,661 students in grades 9-12, North Medford High School ranks in the top 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 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Medford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Medford High School's student population of 1,661 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
Year Founded
1966
Colors
Black, Red
School Rankings
North Medford High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Medford High School is 0.55, 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
#442 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
60%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Tornado
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Medford High School's ranking?
North Medford High School is ranked #442 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are North Medford High School often compared to?
North Medford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Medford High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Medford High School?
The graduation rate of North Medford High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Medford High School?
1,661 students attend North Medford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of North Medford High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Medford High School?
North Medford High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Medford High School offer ?
North Medford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Medford High School part of?
North Medford High School is part of Medford SD 549c School District.
School Reviews
2 11/19/2018
i can wiat for the dance to start up until a time before that he wants to get up and play music and have fun and for this information we need to gbet on there and practice and for right at this moment before it starts we need someone to get them done for tommorow and for right now we need to get the dance show started before now and for right now i need somebody to get up and enjoy the moves
3 11/2/2018
i have to get the word for medford school district and now you do need to get this email signed to get this opperated and now it needs more time for that to be all taken care and so i need to get somebody to get them a paper to write about something for this and now i need to get this email signed for tommorow and now we just needed more of that time up before that was ending up into the gym
1 9/20/2018
i do need to sign in all the weeks before it goes on to the same thing of doing anyother stuff that we do get to play basketball
5 12/20/2010
The Academic Program is fit for all levels. North has a highly praised Fine Arts Program. It has a 63 Acre campus, with many different classrooms for teaching and learning. Overall, this school is amazing. Even if it is the undermined little brother of nearby SMHS, NMHS still has a ton to offer.
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