Top Rankings
John Day SD 3 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 465 students in John Day SD 3 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
Public Schools in John Day SD 3 School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
3 Schools
1,292 Schools
# Students
465 Students
539,256 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
29,755 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
John Day SD 3 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80-89% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 187 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
81%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)34.3%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
4%
Showing 2001–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
7%
27%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
2%
% White
88%
57%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,871 is higher than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,194 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,871
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$28,194
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best John Day SD 3 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grant Union Junior/senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
911 S Canyon Blvd
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-1799
John Day, OR 97845
(541) 575-1799
Gr: 7-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Park Ave
Seneca, OR 97873
(541) 542-2542
Seneca, OR 97873
(541) 542-2542
Gr: K-6 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Humbolt Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
329 N Humbolt St
Canyon City, OR 97820
(541) 575-0454
Canyon City, OR 97820
(541) 575-0454
Gr: K-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to John Day SD 3 School District?
John Day SD 3 School District manages 3 public schools serving 465 students.
What is the rank of John Day SD 3 School District?
John Day SD 3 School District is ranked #41 out of 185 school districts in Oregon (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Oregon school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in John Day SD 3 School District?
88% of John Day SD 3 School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of John Day SD 3 School District?
John Day SD 3 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
What is John Day SD 3 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,194 is higher than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
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