Serving 1,346 students in grades 9-12, Sandy High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: 1,346 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Graduation Rate: 91% (Top 20% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 34%
- Reading Proficiency: 77%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sandy High School's student population of 1,346 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,346 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sandy High School is 0.41, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)77%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
n/a
2%
White
75%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
91%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sandy High School often compared to?
Sandy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Linn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandy High School?
The graduation rate of Sandy High School is 91%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sandy High School?
1,346 students attend Sandy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Sandy High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy High School?
Sandy High School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sandy High School offer ?
Sandy High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sandy High School part of?
Sandy High School is part of Oregon Trail SD 46 School District.
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