Powers High School is a public high school in Powers, Oregon, United States.
Serving 52 students in grades 7-12, Powers 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Powers High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 206 square miles in Powers, OR. Families can typically expect a drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest boundaries located up to 15.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Powers High School's student population of 52 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
52 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Powers 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 Powers High School is 0.50, 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
#1038 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
8%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
27%
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
≥50%
81.3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
67%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Cruiser
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powers High School's ranking?
Powers High School is ranked #1038 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Powers High School?
The graduation rate of Powers High School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Powers High School?
52 students attend Powers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Powers High School students are White, 27% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Powers High School?
Powers High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Powers High School offer ?
Powers High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Powers High School part of?
Powers High School is part of Powers SD 31 School District.
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