Oregon School For The Deaf serves 86 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 86 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oregon School For The Deaf's student population of 86 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
86 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Year Founded
1870
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oregon School For The Deaf is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hispanic
41%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Black
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
White
41%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 18-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)66.3%
43.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 18-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oregon School For The Deaf?
86 students attend Oregon School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Oregon School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 41% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Oregon School For The Deaf?
Oregon School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oregon School For The Deaf offer ?
Oregon School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Oregon School For The Deaf part of?
Oregon School For The Deaf is part of Oregon Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Oregon School For The Deaf located?
Oregon School For The Deaf is located in the Highland neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Highland.
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