Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Summary:

Gaston Junior/Senior High School is a public school serving grades 7-12 in the Gaston School District 511J in Gaston, Oregon, with 245 students. While the school district is ranked 78 out of 140 in Oregon, Gaston Junior/Senior High School itself is ranked 194 out of 268 Oregon high schools and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school faces significant challenges, including consistently underperforming the state average in proficiency rates for 11th grade English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. It also struggles to effectively serve certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half of Oregon high schools for female and male students. Additionally, the school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 38.37%, which may indicate socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population. Despite higher-than-average spending per student at $17,085, the school's performance has steadily declined over the years, suggesting a need for the school and district to address the root causes of this performance decline.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools like Yamhill Carlton High School, Newberg Senior High School, and Century High School, Gaston Junior/Senior High School's academic performance and overall school quality lag behind. The school and district leadership should prioritize addressing these issues to provide a better educational experience for their students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 300 Park St
       Gaston, OR  97119


(503) 985-7516

District: Gaston School District 511J

SchoolDigger Rank:
194th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,311 Help


Feeder schools for Gaston Junior/Senior High School:

Elementary:    Gaston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  254

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.4%
Hispanic:
16.5%
Two or more races:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Gaston Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 74.9% of middle schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.74. (See more...)
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Compare Details Gaston Junior/Senior High School ranks worse than 72.4% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.48. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Gaston Junior/Senior 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 (76.4%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gaston Junior/Senior High School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Compare Gaston Junior/Senior High School employs 16.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gaston Junior/Senior High School is $19,311.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Gaston Junior/Senior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaston Junior/Senior High School 278th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Gaston Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Gaston Junior/Senior High School 194th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Gaston Junior/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

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Gaston School District 511J:

SchoolDigger ranks Gaston School District 511J 78th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Gaston Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.37 191st 270 29.3%
2005 47.00 147th 271 45.8%
2006 38.42 196th 285 31.2%
2007 54.04 139th 295 52.9%
2008 49.86 160th 315 49.2%
2009 42.46 201st 323 37.8%
2010 47.48 198th 343 42.3%
2011 52.49 178th 357 50.1%
2012 33.12 306th 395 22.5%
2013 38.67 256th 377 32.1%
2014 28.73 294th 382 23.0%
2015 23.62 310th 381 18.6%
2016 48.64 196th 383 48.8%
2017 56.45 143rd 382 62.6%
2018 65.04 113th 384 70.6%
2019 66.91 102nd 379 73.1%
2022 14.01 335th 367 8.7%
2023 19.39 323rd 380 15.0%
2024 25.74 278th 371 25.1%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.58 63rd 325 80.6%
2019 69.95 49th 282 82.6%
2022 13.99 331st 364 9.1%
2023 12.51 305th 312 2.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.69 83rd 342 75.7%
2019 73.90 53rd 277 80.9%
2022 15.66 285th 310 8.1%
2023 9.46 316th 323 2.2%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.92 116th 341 66.0%
2019 53.88 125th 291 57.0%
2022 16.77 279th 312 10.6%
2024 27.33 236th 323 26.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.08 179th 210 14.8%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.00 112th 357 68.6%
2019 58.65 132nd 344 61.6%
2022 9.45 338th 355 4.8%
2023 21.89 308th 360 14.4%
2024 20.80 283rd 349 18.9%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Gaston Junior/Senior High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 68.76 59th 225 73.8%
2005 55.50 102nd 231 55.8%
2006 35.26 169th 235 28.1%
2007 54.52 114th 244 53.3%
2008 42.04 163rd 249 34.5%
2009 52.39 137th 263 47.9%
2010 84.21 20th 285 93.0%
2011 49.66 191st 299 36.1%
2012 75.69 51st 308 83.4%
2013 60.20 132nd 303 56.4%
2014 66.65 99th 301 67.1%
2015 59.97 106th 292 63.7%
2016 61.54 108th 292 63.0%
2017 52.98 136th 283 51.9%
2018 50.04 143rd 283 49.5%
2019 44.65 150th 266 43.6%
2022 28.39 181st 241 24.9%
2023 31.68 189th 258 26.7%
2024 28.48 194th 268 27.6%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.15 51st 132 61.4%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.91 50th 254 80.3%
2019 29.77 177th 229 22.7%
2022 28.56 181st 241 24.9%
2023 46.50 110th 224 50.9%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.36 138th 251 45.0%
2019 20.06 183rd 199 8.0%
2024 30.91 149th 213 30.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.06 125th 250 50.0%
2022 34.90 130th 200 35.0%
2023 17.62 192nd 214 10.3%
2024 26.82 163rd 216 24.5%
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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.66 23rd 156 85.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.14 205th 266 22.9%
2019 24.86 203rd 245 17.1%
2022 18.19 200th 228 12.3%
2023 37.67 147th 237 38.0%
2024 24.78 194th 244 20.5%
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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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Enrollment information for Gaston Junior/Senior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1989 211 1 0 20 1 n/a n/a 0 233
1990 229 0 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 252
1991 253 1 4 28 1 n/a n/a 0 287
1992 266 1 4 26 1 n/a n/a 0 298
1993 283 0 7 30 0 n/a n/a 0 320
1994 296 0 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1995 291 1 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1996 291 1 1 29 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1997 270 0 1 22 1 n/a n/a 0 294
1998 292 2 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1999 269 2 4 27 0 n/a n/a 0 302
2000 265 1 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 294
2001 260 1 6 22 2 n/a n/a 0 291
2002 272 2 4 17 3 n/a n/a 0 298
2003 272 2 4 17 3 n/a n/a 0 298
2004 259 2 5 18 4 n/a n/a 0 288
2005 250 0 4 18 6 n/a n/a 4 282
2006 257 0 3 12 6 n/a n/a 0 278
2007 250 1 1 13 4 n/a n/a 5 274
2008 214 2 3 12 2 n/a n/a 14 247
2009 208 3 1 11 2 n/a n/a 10 235
2010 197 3 2 18 1 n/a n/a 6 227
2011 192 1 2 18 1 0 6 0 220
2012 199 0 3 22 0 0 8 0 232
2013 188 0 4 28 1 1 9 0 231
2014 206 1 3 26 2 1 12 0 251
2015 241 3 3 32 3 1 12 0 295
2016 247 2 2 31 3 1 12 0 298
2017 248 3 2 30 3 0 9 0 295
2018 239 2 4 37 3 1 8 0 294
2019 244 5 4 34 3 1 6 0 297
2020 226 7 3 36 1 3 6 0 282
2021 224 7 2 31 0 3 6 0 273
2022 207 6 2 34 0 2 8 4 263
2023 183 4 2 42 2 1 9 2 245
2024 194 3 2 42 1 1 11 0 254

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 Gaston Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 209 14.1 14.8 28.7
1989 233 14.5 16.0 21.5
1990 252 15.1 16.6 0
1991 287 17.1 16.7 0
1992 298 16.8 17.7 14.8
1993 320 17.8 18.0 0
1994 328 17.3 19.0 0
1995 322 18.7 17.2 12.4
1996 322 18.7 17.2 12.4
1997 294 16.2 18.1 0
1998 321 18.5 17.4 57.9
1999 302 17.0 17.8 41.7
2000 294 16.4 17.9 44.9
2001 291 14.0 20.8 21.6
2002 298 15.3 19.5 24.2
2003 298 15.3 19.5 24.2
2004 288 14.0 20.6 27.1
2005 282 15.9 17.7 25.9
2006 278 14.0 19.9 29.5
2007 274 19.0 14.4 27.5
2008 247 17.0 14.5 36.1
2009 235 16.0 14.7 40.9
2010 227 14.5 15.6 43.4
2011 220 14.7 14.8 35
2012 232 14.0 16.5 44.8
2013 231 14.5 15.9 40.3
2014 251 14.0 17.9 35.1
2015 295 17.0 17.3 30.8
2016 298 18.0 16.5 28.2
2017 295 17.3 17.0 34.6
2018 294 18.0 16.3 28.6
2019 297 15.8 18.7 35
2020 282 14.3 19.6 35.8
2021 273 13.4 20.3 n/a
2022 263 15.5 16.8 n/a
2023 245 15.6 15.7 38.4
2024 254 16.5 15.3 45.3

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 Gaston Junior/Senior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 209 14.1 14.8 28.7
1989 233 14.5 16.0 21.5
1990 252 15.1 16.6 0
1991 287 17.1 16.7 0
1992 298 16.8 17.7 14.8
1993 320 17.8 18.0 0
1994 328 17.3 19.0 0
1995 322 18.7 17.2 12.4
1996 322 18.7 17.2 12.4
1997 294 16.2 18.1 0
1998 321 18.5 17.4 57.9
1999 302 17.0 17.8 41.7
2000 294 16.4 17.9 44.9
2001 291 14.0 20.8 21.6
2002 298 15.3 19.5 24.2
2003 298 15.3 19.5 24.2
2004 288 14.0 20.6 27.1
2005 282 15.9 17.7 25.9
2006 278 14.0 19.9 29.5
2007 274 19.0 14.4 27.5
2008 247 17.0 14.5 36.1
2009 235 16.0 14.7 40.9
2010 227 14.5 15.6 43.4
2011 220 14.7 14.8 35
2012 232 14.0 16.5 44.8
2013 231 14.5 15.9 40.3
2014 251 14.0 17.9 35.1
2015 295 17.0 17.3 30.8
2016 298 18.0 16.5 28.2
2017 295 17.3 17.0 34.6
2018 294 18.0 16.3 28.6
2019 297 15.8 18.7 35
2020 282 14.3 19.6 35.8
2021 273 13.4 20.3 n/a
2022 263 15.5 16.8 n/a
2023 245 15.6 15.7 38.4
2024 254 16.5 15.3 45.3

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 Gaston Junior/Senior 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 $13,079
2020 n/a n/a $14,524
2021 n/a n/a $14,184
2022 $1,159 (6.8%) $15,926 (93.2%) $17,085
2023 $894 (4.6%) $18,417 (95.4%) $19,311

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gaston Junior/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 102nd of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 323rd of 380 Middle schools
 58.1%
Ranks 150th of 266 High schoolsRanks 189th of 258 High schools
 16.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston Junior/Senior High School)62.540
 22.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston School District 511J)62.538.9
 23.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gaston Junior/Senior High School)43.817.1
 26.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gaston School District 511J)43.816.7
 27.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston Junior/Senior High School)61.710.3
 51.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston School District 511J)61.710
 51.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gaston Junior/Senior High School)55.35.7
 49.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gaston School District 511J)55.35.7
 49.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.9
 12.4%
8th Grade Science (Gaston Junior/Senior High School)40.412.2
 28.2%
   8th Grade Science (Gaston School District 511J)40.412.2
 28.2%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.527.2
 10.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston Junior/Senior High School)65.945.8
 20.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Gaston School District 511J)65.948
 17.9%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Gaston Junior/Senior High School)258.3
 16.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Gaston School District 511J)2512
 13%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students297245
 17.5%
African American54
 20%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic3442
 23.5%
Pacific Islander11
White244183
 25%
Two or More Races69
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35%38.4%
 3.4%


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Students at Gaston Junior/Senior High School are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Gaston Junior/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Gaston Elementary School

Gaston Junior/Senior High School ranks 194th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 254 students attended Gaston Junior/Senior High School.


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