High Schools in South Umpqua School District 19

The South Umpqua School District 19 in Oregon is home to a single high school, South Umpqua High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's performance has been mixed, with a fluctuating statewide ranking and below-average proficiency rates in core academic subjects compared to state averages.

South Umpqua High School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 163 out of 258 high schools in 2022-2023 to 209 out of 268 high schools in 2023-2024. The school is also rated 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts (38.9%), Mathematics (7.8%), and Science (19.4%) for 11th-grade students are all significantly lower than the state averages, suggesting that students are struggling to meet academic standards in these core subjects.

The school district's spending per student for the 2021-2022 school year was $17,280, which is higher than the state average, and the student-teacher ratio at South Umpqua High School is 18.4, slightly higher than the typical recommended range. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 71.56% in the 2022-2023 school year, indicating a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students. These factors may contribute to the school's underperformance and the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.