For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 9,155 students in Linn County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, OR are Oregon Charter Academy, Willamette Connections Academy and West Albany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Linn County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Albany High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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 Linn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oregon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Gr: K-12 | 2,111 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Willamette Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38776 Nw Cherry St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Gr: K-12 | 1,017 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
West Albany High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Gr: 9-12 | 1,282 student Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Scio High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38880 N Main
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3276
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3276
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Central Linn High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32433 Hwy 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Gr: 7-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Gr: 6-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 9th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6626
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6626
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Sweet Home High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Gr: 9-12 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
South Albany High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3705 Columbus St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 1,511 student Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S 5th St
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8555
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8555
Gr: 9-12 | 1,240 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Linn Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
331 E Blakely Ave
Brownsville, OR 97327
(541) 466-3105
Brownsville, OR 97327
(541) 466-3105
Gr: 9-12
32433 Highway 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2813
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2813
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
38420 Glass Ave
Crawfordsville, OR 97336
(541) 367-7170
Crawfordsville, OR 97336
(541) 367-7170
Gr: K-6 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1005 Springhill Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 704-1021
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 704-1021
Gr: K-2 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
5355 Scenic Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4570
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4570
Gr: K-1 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Gr: 5-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
38761 N Main St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-4315
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-4315
Gr: K-12 | 3,558 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
485 S 5th St
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8458
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8458
Gr: K-8 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
21211 Coburg Rd
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Gr: K-6 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Linn County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, OR include Oregon Charter Academy, Willamette Connections Academy and West Albany High School.
How many public high schools are located in Linn County?
13 public high schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public high schools minority enrollment is 31% 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 Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Linn County include: South Albany High School vs. West Albany High School, West Albany High School vs. South Albany High School, Central Linn High School vs. Lebanon High School
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