Sandy High School is a public high school in the northwest United States, located in Sandy, Oregon, east of Portland.
Serving 1,420 students in grades 9-12, Sandy 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 12% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,420 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sandy High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Sandy, OR, encompassing approximately 428.4 square miles. Families within this area typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 30.9 miles away.
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sandy High School's student population of 1,420 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,420 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1917
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sandy 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 Sandy High School is 0.44, 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
#627 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
92%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.3%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
6%
7%
Showing 2011–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Pioneer Pete
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy High School's ranking?
Sandy High School is ranked #627 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sandy High School often compared to?
Sandy High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeridge High School, Molalla High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sandy High School?
The graduation rate of Sandy High School is 92%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Sandy High School?
1,420 students attend Sandy High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Sandy High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sandy High School?
Sandy High School has a student ration of 24:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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