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The Dalles High School

Summary:

The Dalles High School is a public high school located in The Dalles, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 810 students. The school is part of the North Wasco County School District 21, which is ranked 111 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Dalles High School has shown mixed academic performance compared to the state and district averages. While the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (42.5%) are relatively stronger, its performance in Mathematics (15%) and Science (32.7%) are below the state averages. The school's student population also faces socioeconomic challenges, with 77.65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school has shown some strengths, such as relatively strong performance for its Gifted and Talented and Migrant student populations.

When compared to the nearby Hood River Valley High School, which is part of the higher-performing Hood River County School District, The Dalles High School has generally underperformed in academic measures. To improve overall student outcomes, the school and district may need to focus on targeted interventions, resource allocation, and strategies to support its diverse student population, particularly in the areas of Mathematics and Science.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 220 E 10th St
       The Dalles, OR  97058-1999

(541) 506-3400

District: North Wasco County School District 21

SchoolDigger Rank:
149th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,525 Help


Feeder schools for The Dalles High School:

Elementary:    Chenowith Elementary School
    Colonel Wright Elementary School
    Dry Hollow Elementary School
Middle:    The Dalles Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.9 Help
Number of students:  810

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.9%
Hispanic:
40.4%
Two or more races:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.7% Help


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Compare Details The Dalles High School ranks worse than 55.6% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.23. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at The Dalles High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), Hispanic (40.4%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Dalles High School is 18.9. (See more...)
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Compare The Dalles High School employs 42.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Dalles High School is $21,525.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The Dalles High School:

SchoolDigger ranks The Dalles High School 149th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See The Dalles High School in the ranking list.)

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North Wasco County School District 21:

SchoolDigger ranks North Wasco County School District 21 111th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Dalles High School

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Rank History for all students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 55.47 112th 244 54.1%
2008 53.07 125th 249 49.8%
2009 62.95 95th 263 63.9%
2010 57.38 137th 285 51.9%
2011 46.41 203rd 299 32.1%
2012 47.85 194th 308 37.0%
2013 43.26 209th 303 31.0%
2014 39.88 217th 301 27.9%
2015 47.32 159th 292 45.5%
2016 66.34 85th 292 70.9%
2017 46.30 163rd 283 42.4%
2018 43.82 164th 283 42.0%
2019 29.86 206th 266 22.6%
2022 46.66 119th 241 50.6%
2023 39.23 158th 258 38.8%
2024 42.23 149th 268 44.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.93 49th 69 29.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.16 94th 132 28.8%
2019 17.96 95th 98 3.1%
2023 41.67 45th 80 43.8%
2024 27.18 54th 69 21.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.70 161st 254 36.6%
2019 24.93 191st 229 16.6%
2022 46.98 118th 241 51.0%
2023 52.46 95th 224 57.6%
2024 48.88 76th 170 55.3%
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Rank History for Migrant students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 80.61 4th 20 80.0%
2024 57.00 7th 17 58.8%
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Rank History for Female students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.44 118th 251 53.0%
2019 22.59 176th 199 11.6%
2022 46.70 96th 194 50.5%
2023 34.66 137th 200 31.5%
2024 37.47 128th 213 39.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.84 22nd 43 48.8%
2019 30.77 37th 46 19.6%
2022 80.73 11th 57 80.7%
2023 62.25 32nd 75 57.3%
2024 43.52 45th 69 34.8%
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Rank History for Male students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.82 188th 250 24.8%
2019 43.65 123rd 206 40.3%
2022 46.82 90th 200 55.0%
2023 46.20 108th 214 49.5%
2024 49.63 94th 216 56.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.07 110th 156 29.5%
2019 23.66 125th 144 13.2%
2022 36.21 76th 123 38.2%
2023 55.99 54th 134 59.7%
2024 38.69 73rd 132 44.7%
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Rank History for White students at The Dalles High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.96 143rd 266 46.2%
2019 39.49 160th 245 34.7%
2022 54.16 97th 228 57.5%
2023 36.87 152nd 237 35.9%
2024 53.35 106th 244 56.6%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, October 11, 2021

Open Quote This school district is absolutely a nightmare. The sports director is a narcissistic moron. Close Quote



Enrollment information for The Dalles High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 666 2 14 23 7 n/a n/a 0 712
1989 663 3 13 23 7 n/a n/a 0 709
1990 726 3 13 19 4 n/a n/a 0 765
1991 754 3 8 33 8 n/a n/a 0 806
1992 703 5 10 46 9 n/a n/a 0 773
1993 696 6 17 62 12 n/a n/a 0 793
1994 686 10 14 57 15 n/a n/a 0 782
1995 636 6 18 64 19 n/a n/a 0 743
1996 636 6 18 64 19 n/a n/a 0 743
1997 580 4 20 56 21 n/a n/a 0 681
1998 649 10 19 84 22 n/a n/a 0 784
1999 605 11 18 63 19 n/a n/a 0 716
2000 570 9 24 88 23 n/a n/a 0 714
2001 571 7 20 84 14 n/a n/a 0 696
2002 561 4 22 99 14 n/a n/a 0 700
2003 561 4 22 99 14 n/a n/a 0 700
2004 539 2 30 101 7 n/a n/a 0 679
2005 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2006 704 5 40 195 25 n/a n/a 0 969
2007 682 8 39 198 23 n/a n/a 2 952
2008 671 7 31 227 16 n/a n/a 26 978
2009 664 6 29 215 15 n/a n/a 40 969
2010 669 9 27 264 24 n/a n/a 7 1000
2011 645 4 6 267 21 19 9 0 971
2012 623 7 5 250 21 17 13 0 936
2013 611 7 5 254 25 16 15 0 933
2014 579 8 6 258 16 19 11 0 897
2015 543 7 10 257 15 10 14 0 856
2016 523 1 9 246 16 10 21 0 826
2017 503 2 10 276 30 9 30 0 860
2018 485 2 7 281 29 10 27 0 841
2019 463 3 9 308 18 8 25 0 834
2020 456 4 9 313 11 11 31 0 835
2021 450 1 9 303 10 13 41 0 827
2022 411 1 8 304 13 12 34 1 784
2023 404 3 9 327 15 11 34 7 810

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Dalles High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 44.8 15.8 18
1989 709 43.3 16.3 16.5
1990 765 42.6 17.9 26
1991 806 46.6 17.2 0
1992 773 45.1 17.1 n/a
1993 793 43.9 18.1 0
1994 782 39.8 19.6 14.7
1995 743 35.2 21.1 11.2
1996 743 35.2 21.1 11.2
1997 681 37.3 18.3 5.7
1998 784 37.1 21.1 9.8
1999 716 39.1 18.3 15.1
2000 714 39.2 18.2 9.5
2001 696 38.3 18.2 18.5
2002 700 37.5 18.7 32.1
2003 700 37.5 18.7 32.1
2004 679 37.4 18.2 35.6
2005 0 37.1 0.0 n/a
2006 969 56.0 17.3 44.9
2007 952 59.0 16.1 27.6
2008 978 57.5 17.0 49.7
2009 969 60.0 16.2 14.6
2010 1000 50.8 19.6 52.3
2011 971 50.4 19.2 46.4
2012 936 42.1 22.2 48.1
2013 933 41.5 22.4 58.8
2014 897 39.3 22.7 56.5
2015 856 68.0 12.5 48
2016 826 43.0 19.2 47.5
2017 860 40.0 21.5 45.1
2018 841 43.0 19.5 51.8
2019 834 42.8 19.4 51.1
2020 835 39.5 21.1 50.9
2021 827 42.0 19.6 n/a
2022 784 42.6 18.3 n/a
2023 810 42.6 18.9 77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Dalles High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 712 44.8 15.8 18
1989 709 43.3 16.3 16.5
1990 765 42.6 17.9 26
1991 806 46.6 17.2 0
1992 773 45.1 17.1 n/a
1993 793 43.9 18.1 0
1994 782 39.8 19.6 14.7
1995 743 35.2 21.1 11.2
1996 743 35.2 21.1 11.2
1997 681 37.3 18.3 5.7
1998 784 37.1 21.1 9.8
1999 716 39.1 18.3 15.1
2000 714 39.2 18.2 9.5
2001 696 38.3 18.2 18.5
2002 700 37.5 18.7 32.1
2003 700 37.5 18.7 32.1
2004 679 37.4 18.2 35.6
2005 0 37.1 0.0 n/a
2006 969 56.0 17.3 44.9
2007 952 59.0 16.1 27.6
2008 978 57.5 17.0 49.7
2009 969 60.0 16.2 14.6
2010 1000 50.8 19.6 52.3
2011 971 50.4 19.2 46.4
2012 936 42.1 22.2 48.1
2013 933 41.5 22.4 58.8
2014 897 39.3 22.7 56.5
2015 856 68.0 12.5 48
2016 826 43.0 19.2 47.5
2017 860 40.0 21.5 45.1
2018 841 43.0 19.5 51.8
2019 834 42.8 19.4 51.1
2020 835 39.5 21.1 50.9
2021 827 42.0 19.6 n/a
2022 784 42.6 18.3 n/a
2023 810 42.6 18.9 77.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Dalles High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $15,768
2020 n/a n/a $15,042
2021 n/a n/a $16,001
2022 $1,309 (6.2%) $19,953 (93.8%) $21,262
2023 $3,179 (14.8%) $18,346 (85.2%) $21,525

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Dalles High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 266 High schoolsRanks 158th of 258 High schools
 16.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (The Dalles High School)53.847.6
 6.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (North Wasco County School District 21)5242.2
 9.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (The Dalles High School)17.514.7
 2.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (North Wasco County School District 21)16.612.6
 4%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (The Dalles High School)32.630
 2.6%
   11th Grade Science (North Wasco County School District 21)31.130.6
 0.5%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students834810
 2.9%
African American33
American Indian1815
 16.7%
Asian99
Hispanic308327
 6.2%
Pacific Islander811
 37.5%
White463404
 12.7%
Two or More Races2534
 36%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.1%77.7%
 26.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Dalles High School

The Dalles High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chenowith Elementary School
Elementary : Colonel Wright Elementary School
Elementary : Dry Hollow Elementary School
Middle : The Dalles Middle School

Students at The Dalles High School are 50% White, 40% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 810 students attended The Dalles High School.

The Dalles High School ranks 149th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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