Charles A. Sprague High School, known as Sprague High School, is a high school in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of Salem, Oregon, United States. The school is named after Charles A. Sprague, who served as Oregon's governor from 1939 to 1943.
Serving 1,712 students in grades 9-12, Sprague 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% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 38% 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: 1,712 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Sprague High School serves the southern part of Salem, OR, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 37.2 square miles. Families typically experience a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 6.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sprague High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sprague High School's student population of 1,712 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,712 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1972
School Calendar
School Motto
We all carry the Torch.
School Rankings
Sprague 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 Sprague High School is 0.57, 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
#952 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
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
92%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)55.4%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
6%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Orange, White, Black
School Mascot
Olympian
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sprague High School's ranking?
Sprague High School is ranked #952 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sprague High School often compared to?
Sprague High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Salem High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sprague High School?
The graduation rate of Sprague High School is 92%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Sprague High School?
1,712 students attend Sprague High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Sprague High School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sprague High School?
Sprague High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sprague High School offer ?
Sprague High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sprague High School part of?
Sprague High School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
In what neighborhood is Sprague High School located?
Sprague High School is located in the Sunnyslope neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 3 other public schools located in Sunnyslope.
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