Santiam Junior/senior High School

265 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 301 students in grades 6-12, Santiam Junior/senior 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Santiam Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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School Overview

Santiam Junior/senior High School's student population of 301 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
301 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Santiam Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 740 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santiam Junior/senior High School is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
#418 out of 740 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11-19%
32%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santiam Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-59%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santiam Junior/senior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
10%
25%
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Black
1%
2%
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White
79%
60%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
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Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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60-79%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of Santiam Junior/senior High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santiam Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Santiam Junior/senior High School is ranked #418 out of 740 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santiam Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Santiam Junior/senior High School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Santiam Junior/senior High School?
301 students attend Santiam Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Santiam Junior/senior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santiam Junior/senior High School?
Santiam Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santiam Junior/senior High School offer ?
Santiam Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Santiam Junior/senior High School part of?
Santiam Junior/senior High School is part of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 60-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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