Oregon School For The Deaf (2025 Ranking)

999a Locust St Ne
Salem, OR 97301

Oregon School for the Deaf is a state-funded school in Salem, Oregon, United States. It serves deaf and hard of hearing students from kindergarten through high school, and up to 18 years of age.

Oregon School For The Deaf serves 94 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 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

School Type: Special education school
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 94 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Minority Enrollment: 60%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oregon School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Oregon School For The Deaf's student population of 94 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.

School Type

Special education school

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12
(Supplemental Virtual)

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Oregon School For The Deaf
1	7
2	6
3	1
4	7
5	5
6	5
7	2
8	8
9	5
10	14
11	6
12	28

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Total Students

94 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf
2023	96
2022	92
2021	95
2020	117
2019	117
2018	123
2017	123
2016	112
2015	114
2014	116
2013	106
2012	106
2011	105
2010	111
2009	103

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf
2023	22
2022	19
2021	21
2020	19
2019	19
2018	18
2017	18
2016	19
2015	15
2014	19
2013	19
2012	19
2011	21
2010	26
2009	23

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Year Founded

1870

Colors

Purple, Gold

School Calendar

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School Rankings

The of Oregon School For The Deaf is 0.67, 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.

This School

State Level (OR)

Student : Teacher Ratio

4:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	4:1	17:1	13:1
2022	5:1	17:1	13:1
2021	5:1	17:1	14:1
2020	6:1	19:1	14:1
2019	6:1	19:1	14:1
2018	7:1	20:1	15:1
2017	7:1	19:1	15:1
2016	6:1	20:1	15:1
2015	8:1	21:1	16:1
2014	6:1	21:1	20:1
2013	6:1	21:1	16:1
2012	6:1	21:1	17:1
2011	5:1	20:1	14:1
2010	4:1	20:1	11:1
2009	4:1	19:1	9:1

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American Indian

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	1%	1%	1%
2022	3%	1%	1%
2021	4%	1%	2%
2020	3%	1%	1%
2019	3%	1%	1%
2018	3%	1%	2%
2017	3%	1%	2%
2016	3%	1%	1%
2015	4%	2%	1%
2014	4%	2%	1%
2013	5%	2%	1%
2012	5%	2%	2%
2011	5%	2%	1%
2010	6%	3%	4%
2009	5%	3%	4%

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Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	3%	4%	2%
2022	3%	4%	2%
2021	3%	4%	1%
2020	5%	4%	2%
2019	5%	4%	2%
2018	3%	4%	2%
2017	3%	4%	2%
2016	4%	5%	1%
2015	5%	4%	2%
2014	4%	4%	1%
2013	6%	4%	1%
2012	5%	4%	2%
2011	3%	4%	1%
2010	5%	6%	4%
2009	6%	6%	3%

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Hispanic

41%

26%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	41%	25%	38%
2022	35%	25%	37%
2021	36%	25%	35%
2020	36%	24%	35%
2019	36%	24%	35%
2018	40%	23%	33%
2017	40%	23%	33%
2016	34%	22%	30%
2015	36%	22%	30%
2014	30%	22%	30%
2013	33%	22%	34%
2012	38%	21%	34%
2011	34%	21%	38%
2010	34%	21%	44%
2009	32%	18%	48%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	6%	3%	4%
2022	4%	2%	3%
2021	4%	2%	3%
2020	3%	2%	1%
2019	3%	2%	1%
2018	6%	2%	1%
2017	6%	2%	1%
2016	8%	2%	3%
2015	8%	2%	3%
2014	7%	2%	4%
2013	8%	2%	4%
2012	8%	2%	4%
2011	7%	3%	5%
2010	6%	3%	7%
2009	8%	4%	4%

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White

40%

58%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	42%	59%	49%
2022	44%	60%	50%
2021	40%	60%	53%
2020	44%	62%	55%
2019	44%	62%	55%
2018	40%	63%	57%
2017	40%	63%	57%
2016	42%	63%	60%
2015	41%	64%	59%
2014	50%	64%	60%
2013	45%	65%	57%
2012	43%	65%	56%
2011	50%	66%	53%
2010	49%	67%	28%
2009	48%	69%	41%

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Hawaiian

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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	3%	1%
2022	4%	1%
2021	4%	1%
2020	3%	1%	1%
2019	3%	1%	1%
2018	4%	1%
2017	4%	1%
2016	2%	1%
2015	2%	1%
2014	5%	1%	1%
2013	3%	1%	1%

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Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2015-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	4%	7%	6%
2022	7%	7%	7%
2021	9%	7%	6%
2020	6%	6%	5%
2019	6%	6%	5%
2018	4%	6%	5%
2017	4%	6%	5%
2016	7%	6%	5%
2015	4%	5%	5%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.67

0.60

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2009-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	0.65	0.59	0.62
2022	0.68	0.58	0.61
2021	0.70	0.58	0.59
2020	0.67	0.56	0.58
2019	0.67	0.56	0.58
2018	0.68	0.55	0.56
2017	0.68	0.55	0.56
2016	0.70	0.55	0.55
2015	0.70	0.54	0.56
2014	0.66	0.54	0.56
2013	0.68	0.54	0.57
2012	0.68	0.53	0.58
2011	0.63	0.53	0.58
2010	0.64	0.51	0.52
2009	0.69	0.51	0.58

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Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

74%

51%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	56%	49%	52%
2022	66%	43%	35%
2021	64%	44%	44%
2020	50%	40%	37%
2019	50%	40%	37%
2018	49%	42%	34%
2017	49%	42%	34%
2016	48%	43%	35%
2015	39%	44%	37%
2014	21%	44%	33%
2013	21%	45%	24%
2012	21%	45%	35%
2010	21%	41%	33%
2009	21%	37%	37%
2008	19%	34%	36%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2008-2023)
Year	Oregon School For The Deaf	Oregon	Oregon Department Of Education School District
2023	9%	2%	2%
2022	9%	8%	5%
2021	8%	7%	2%
2020	7%	7%	5%
2019	7%	7%	5%
2018	6%	7%	5%
2017	6%	7%	5%
2016	8%	7%	6%
2015	5%	7%	6%
2014	11%	7%	7%
2013	11%	7%	4%
2012	11%	7%	4%
2010	12%	8%	8%
2009	12%	9%	11%
2008	11%	9%	10%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Oregon Department Of Education School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Notes

School Mascot: Panther

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Oregon School For The Deaf?

94 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, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.

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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