Philomath High School

2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in OR)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • : 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:

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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)
Total Students
418 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
50-54%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Philomath High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
80-84%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Philomath High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
8%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Philomath High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Philomath High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
84%
60%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Philomath High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in OR.
0.29
This chart display the diversity score of Philomath High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Philomath High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Philomath High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Philomath High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 418 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-84% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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