Chemawa Indian School District

3700 Chemawa Rd. Ne
Salem, OR 97305
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 198 students in Chemawa Indian School District.
Public Schools in Chemawa Indian School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
1 School
1,293 Schools
# Students
198 Students
539,478 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
29,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
(21-22)
≤20%
31%
≤20%
44%
≤20%
30%
(21-22)
40-59%
81%
(2022-23)
16.7%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.00
0.60
% American Indian
100%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
All Ethnic Groups

Best Chemawa Indian School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
3700 Chemawa Rd Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5721
Gr: 9-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chemawa Indian School District?
Chemawa Indian School District manages 1 public schools serving 198 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Chemawa Indian School District?
100% of Chemawa Indian School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chemawa Indian School District?
Chemawa Indian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 198 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 100%
  • : 40-59%
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • : ≤20%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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