Powers High School is a public high school in Powers, Oregon, United States.
Serving 54 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 8:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 54 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Powers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Powers High School's student population of 54 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
54 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Rankings
Powers High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powers High School is 0.47, 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
#1047 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
68%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
26%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cruiser
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powers High School's ranking?
Powers High School is ranked #1047 out of 1,196 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%.
How many students attend Powers High School?
54 students attend Powers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Powers High School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powers High School?
Powers High School has a student ration of 8:1, 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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