Best Wasco County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,496 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Wasco County, OR are Dufur School, Innovations Academy and South Wasco County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Wasco County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, 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 42% 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 Wasco County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dufur School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
802 Ne 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
Gr: K-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
South Wasco County Middle/high School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
The Dalles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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Wasco County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3718 W 13th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
3221 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Wasco County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Wasco County, OR include Dufur School, Innovations Academy and South Wasco County Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Wasco County?
4 public high schools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

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