Pendleton High School is a public high school located in Pendleton, Oregon, United States. Pendleton photographer Walter S. Bowman photographed some of the school's teams in the early 20th century.
Serving 763 students in grades 9-12, Pendleton High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 763 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Pendleton High School's attendance zone covers the entire Pendleton, OR school district, encompassing approximately 759 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 20-30 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 18 miles from the school to its edge and the furthest point being 36.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pendleton High School's student population of 763 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
763 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Welcome to Pendleton High School – Home of the Buckaroos
School Rankings
Pendleton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pendleton High School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#803 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
13%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
71%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.7%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Green, Gold
School Mascot
Buckaroos
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pendleton High School's ranking?
Pendleton High School is ranked #803 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Pendleton High School often compared to?
Pendleton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcloughlin High School, Weston-mcewen High School, Hermiston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pendleton High School?
The graduation rate of Pendleton High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Pendleton High School?
763 students attend Pendleton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Pendleton High School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pendleton High School?
Pendleton High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pendleton High School offer ?
Pendleton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pendleton High School part of?
Pendleton High School is part of Pendleton SD 16 School District.
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