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North Wasco County SD 21 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,027 students in North Wasco County SD 21 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Oregon.
Public High Schools in North Wasco County SD 21 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Public High School in North Wasco County SD 21 School District have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Dalles High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
7 Schools
366 Schools
# Students
2,834 Students
206,095 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
10,358 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Wasco County SD 21 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 78% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 187 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
30%
Graduation Rate
78%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)49.7%
43.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.58
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2009–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Hispanic
44%
25%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Black
1%
2%
% White
46%
60%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 18-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,616 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,572. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,014 is less than the state median of $22,286. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$11,633 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Spending
$51 MM
$12,018 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 20-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,616
$21,572
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Spending / Student
$18,014
$22,286
Showing 2014–2023. View full 19-year historical data
Best North Wasco County SD 21 School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Gr: K-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
The Dalles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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