Coos Bay SD 9 School District

1255 Hemlock Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,907 students in Coos Bay SD 9 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in Coos Bay SD 9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,293 Schools
# Students
2,907 Students
539,478 Students
# Teachers
160 Teachers
29,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Coos Bay SD 9 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 65% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (OR)
#130 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
21%
31%
38%
44%
24%
30%
82%
81%
(2022-23)
53%
43.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.60
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
72%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,204 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,354. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,471 is higher than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (OR)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$74 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,204
$18,354
Spending / Student
$25,471
$19,404

Best Coos Bay SD 9 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Resource Link Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1255 Hemlock Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1485
Gr: K-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
62858 Hwy 101
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 751-1649
Gr: PK-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Destinations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
333 S 10th St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1487
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Eastside School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
370 2nd Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1340
Gr: K-2 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Marshfield Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10th & Ingersoll
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Millicoma School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
260 2nd Ave
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-1468
Gr: 3-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Madison St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1218
Gr: K-2 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Marshfield Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
755 S 7th St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 267-3104
Gr: 7-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Sunset School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
245 S Cammann St
Coos Bay, OR 97420
(541) 888-1242
Gr: 3-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Coos Bay SD 9 School District?
Coos Bay SD 9 School District manages 9 public schools serving 2,907 students.
What is the rank of Coos Bay SD 9 School District?
Coos Bay SD 9 School District is ranked #129 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Coos Bay SD 9 School District?
72% of Coos Bay SD 9 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Coos Bay SD 9 School District?
Coos Bay SD 9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is Coos Bay SD 9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,471 is higher than the state median of $19,404. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,907 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : 82% (Top 30% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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