Vale High School is a public high school in Vale, Oregon, United States. It is a part of Vale School District 84. The Vale School District takes students from Vale and Brogan, as well as the unincorporated community of Willowcreek.
Serving 293 students in grades 9-12, Vale High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 20% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Vale High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Vale, OR, encompassing approximately 657.4 square miles, with a typical drive time of 20-30 minutes and an average distance of 17.9 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest point from the school reaches up to 37.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Vale High School's student population of 293 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Viking Pride... Know it, Live it, Celebrate it!
School Rankings
Vale High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vale High School is 0.41, 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
#183 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
12%
7%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Black
School Mascot
Viking
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vale High School's ranking?
Vale High School is ranked #183 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Vale High School often compared to?
Vale High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nyssa Elementary School, Adrian Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vale High School?
The graduation rate of Vale High School is 90%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Vale High School?
293 students attend Vale High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Vale High School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vale High School?
Vale High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vale High School offer ?
Vale High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Vale High School part of?
Vale High School is part of Vale SD 84 School District.
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