High Schools in Pendleton School District 16

The Pendleton School District 16 in Oregon is home to three high schools: Pendleton High School, Nixyaawii Community School, and Hawthorne Alternative High School. These schools serve students in grades 9-12 and offer diverse educational experiences within the district.

Among the three high schools, Nixyaawii Community School stands out as the highest-performing, ranking 95th out of 268 Oregon high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Nixyaawii Community School boasts significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state averages, while maintaining a lower student-teacher ratio and spending less per student than the other schools in the district.

In contrast, Hawthorne Alternative High School has the lowest statewide ranking, placing 261st out of 266 Oregon high schools in 2018-2019 with a 0-star rating. The district also faces challenges in Mathematics proficiency, with all three high schools performing significantly below the state average. The wide range in school sizes, from 47 students at Hawthorne Alternative High School to 795 students at Pendleton High School, suggests the district may have diverse educational needs and approaches to address.