Phoenix High School vs. South Medford High School
Should I attend Phoenix High School or South Medford High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Phoenix High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
South Medford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 667 students in grades 9-12, Phoenix High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,850 students in grades 9-12, South Medford High School ranks in the top 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
667 students
1,850 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#84 out of 740 schools in OR
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#345 out of 740 schools in OR
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
≤20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
60-69%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
181
506
Grade 10 Students
166
520
Grade 11 Students
166
406
Grade 12 Students
154
418
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
42%
30%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
49%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%