For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 3,873 students in Polk County, OR.
Polk County, OR public high schools have a diversity score of 0.53, which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 0.57.
Polk 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 West Salem High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Polk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Salem High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1776 Titan Way
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-5533
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-5533
Grades: 9-12
| 1,681 students
Rank: #22.
Dallas High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1250 Holman Ave
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8336
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8336
Grades: 9-12
| 892 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 69% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1530 Monmouth St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-0480
Grades: 9-12
| 1,051 students
Rank: #44.
Falls City High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Main St
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Grades: 9-12
| 59 students
Rank: #55.
Dallas Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
788 Sw Birch St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 420-4360
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 420-4360
Grades: K-9
| 190 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 160
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Grades: K-5
| 63 students
750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Morrison Campus Alternative Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1251 Main St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8480
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8480
Grades: 10-12
| 89 students
2700 Oak Grove Rd
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 362-3345
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 362-3345
Grades: K-4
| 33 students
Polk Adolscent Dtc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2200 E Ellendale St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-5588
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-5588
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Poyama Land (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
460 Greenwood Rd
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
Po Box 10
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 623-3661
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 623-3661
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Polk County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Polk County, OR include West Salem High School, Dallas High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Polk County, OR?
5 public high schools are located in Polk County, OR.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, OR?
Polk County, OR public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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