Serving 669 students in grades 9-12, Stayton 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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: 669 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Stayton High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Stayton, OR, encompassing approximately 151.3 square miles. The average drive to the school from the edge of the zone is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest point being 15.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stayton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Stayton High School's student population of 669 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
669 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1921
School Rankings
Stayton 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 Stayton High School is 0.48, 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
#878 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥95%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)52.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue, Gold
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stayton High School's ranking?
Stayton High School is ranked #878 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Stayton High School often compared to?
Stayton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sprague High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Stayton High School?
The graduation rate of Stayton High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Stayton High School?
669 students attend Stayton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Stayton High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stayton High School?
Stayton High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stayton High School offer ?
Stayton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Stayton High School part of?
Stayton High School is part of North Santiam SD 29j School District.
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