Yamhill-Carlton High School is a public high school in the northwest United States, located in Yamhill, Oregon, southwest of Portland.
Serving 279 students in grades 9-12, Yamhill Carlton 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 16:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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: 279 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Yamhill Carlton High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 185 square miles in and around Yamhill, OR. The typical drive to the school is between 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 14.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Yamhill Carlton 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
School Overview
Yamhill Carlton High School's student population of 279 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
279 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Yamhill Carlton 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 Yamhill Carlton High School is 0.35, 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
#211 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
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)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
7%
Showing 2010–2020. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Orange
School Mascot
Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Yamhill Carlton High School's ranking?
Yamhill Carlton High School is ranked #211 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Yamhill Carlton High School often compared to?
Yamhill Carlton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School, Yamhill Carlton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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 Yamhill Carlton High School?
The graduation rate of Yamhill Carlton High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Yamhill Carlton High School?
279 students attend Yamhill Carlton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Yamhill Carlton High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Yamhill Carlton High School?
Yamhill Carlton High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Yamhill Carlton High School offer ?
Yamhill Carlton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Yamhill Carlton High School part of?
Yamhill Carlton High School is part of Yamhill Carlton SD 1 School District.
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