For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,019 students in The Dalles, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in The Dalles, OR are Innovations Academy and The Dalles High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The Dalles, OR public high schools 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). High schools in The Dalles have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
The Dalles, OR public high school 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 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in The Dalles, OR (2026)
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 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
The Dalles, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3718 W 13th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mid-columbia Child Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3221 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in The Dalles, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in The Dalles, OR include Innovations Academy and The Dalles High School.
How many public high schools are located in The Dalles?
2 public high schools are located in The Dalles.
What is the racial composition of students in The Dalles?
The Dalles public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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