North Valley High School is a public high school located in Grants Pass, Oregon, United States.
Serving 424 students in grades 9-12, North Valley 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Valley High School serves the northern part of its school district in Grants Pass, OR, covering an extensive area of approximately 620.9 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 21.9 miles to the edge of the zone, which can extend up to 32.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
North Valley High School's student population of 424 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1977
School Calendar
School Rankings
North Valley 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 North Valley High School is 0.35, 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
#922 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knight
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Valley High School's ranking?
North Valley High School is ranked #922 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are North Valley High School often compared to?
North Valley High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grants Pass High School, Hidden Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of North Valley High School?
The graduation rate of North Valley High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend North Valley High School?
424 students attend North Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North Valley High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Valley High School?
North Valley High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Valley High School offer ?
North Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is North Valley High School part of?
North Valley High School is part of Three Rivers/Josephine County School District.
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