For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 8,909 students in Deschutes County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Deschutes County, OR are Mountain View Senior High School, Sisters High School and Redmond Proficiency Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deschutes County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Deschutes County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Deschutes County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Redmond Proficiency Academy, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Deschutes County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2755 Ne 27th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-4400
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,261 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Sisters High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 70-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 W Mckinney Butte Rd
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-4045
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-4045
Gr: 9-12 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Redmond Proficiency Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
657 Sw Glacier Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-0882
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-0882
Gr: 6-12 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Summit High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2855 Nw Clearwater Dr
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-4000
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,326 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Realms High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20730 Brinson Blvd
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 355-5502
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 355-5502
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Bend Tech Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1291 Ne 5th
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-3500
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Redmond High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 Sw Rimrock Dr
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4800
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Lapine Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51633 Coach Rd
La Pine, OR 97739
(541) 355-8400
La Pine, OR 97739
(541) 355-8400
Gr: 9-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Bend Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
230 Ne 6th St
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-3700
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 355-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1010.
Ridgeview High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Sw Elkhorn Rd
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 504-3600
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 504-3600
Gr: 9-12 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
60925 Se 15th St
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-5000
Bend, OR 97702
(541) 355-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,247 student Student-teacher ratio: 156:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Deschutes County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cascade Child Treatment Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
Po Box 549
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-6166
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 548-6166
Gr: PK-6 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Deschutes Edge Charter School (Closed 2010)
Charter School
1220 Nw Upas Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-6440
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 526-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Edwin Brown High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
850 Sw Antler Ave
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4868
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4868
Gr: 6-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2105 West Antler
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4840
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-4840
Gr: 9-12
23861 Dodds Rd
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
Bend, OR 97701
(541) 317-9623
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 35%
2105 W Antler
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-8900
Redmond, OR 97756
(541) 923-8900
Gr: PK-K
Sisters Charter Academy Of Fine Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
450 East Cascade Ave
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-8120
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-8120
Gr: K-8
611 E Cascade
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-8981
Sisters, OR 97759
(541) 549-8981
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
20730 Brinson Blvd
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 355-1000
Bend, OR 97703
(541) 355-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Deschutes County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Deschutes County, OR include Mountain View Senior High School, Sisters High School and Redmond Proficiency Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Deschutes County?
11 public high schools are located in Deschutes County.
What is the racial composition of students in Deschutes County?
Deschutes County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Deschutes County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Deschutes County include: Ridgeview High School vs. Redmond High School, Redmond High School vs. Ridgeview High School, Summit High School vs. Bend Senior High School
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