High Schools in Crook County School District

The Crook County School District in Oregon is home to two high schools: Crook County High School and Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School. While Crook County High School has a larger student population and higher academic performance, Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School serves a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Crook County High School stands out with its stronger performance on state assessments, with 44.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 13.8% in Mathematics, and 33.3% in Science for the 2023-2024 school year. In contrast, Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School has significantly lower performance, with only 10.5% of students proficient or better in Science for the 2022-2023 school year. The alternative high school has consistently ranked among the lowest in the state over the past few years.

The data also reveals notable differences in the schools' financial resources and student-teacher ratios. Crook County High School spends $19,238 per student, while Pioneer Secondary Alternative High School spends nearly double that amount at $47,052 per student. The student-teacher ratio is higher at Crook County High School (20.1) compared to the alternative school (17), suggesting a more personalized learning environment at the smaller school.