Serving 418 students in grades 9-12, Philomath High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 20% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Philomath High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Philomath High School's student population of 418 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Philomath High School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
84%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Philomath High School often compared to?
Philomath High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Corvallis High School, Crescent Valley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Philomath High School?
The graduation rate of Philomath High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Philomath High School?
418 students attend Philomath High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Philomath High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philomath High School?
Philomath High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Philomath High School offer ?
Philomath High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Philomath High School part of?
Philomath High School is part of Philomath SD 17j School District.
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