Plymouth High School

470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Plymouth 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 top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Plymouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

School Overview

Plymouth High School's student population of 99 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Plymouth High School is 0.49, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
≤20%
40%
(18-19)
60-79%
54%
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
69%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
21-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plymouth High School?
The graduation rate of Plymouth High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Plymouth High School?
99 students attend Plymouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Plymouth High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plymouth High School offer ?
Plymouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Plymouth High School part of?
Plymouth High School is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 21-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Top 1%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 1%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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