Is Molalla High School a good school?

Molalla High School ranks 105 th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Molalla High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 763 students attended Molalla High School.

What is the racial makeup of Molalla High School?

Students at Molalla High School are 71% White, 22% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% Not Specified.

What schools feed into Molalla High School?

Molalla High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Clarkes Elementary School Elementary : Molalla Elementary School Elementary : Mulino Elementary School Elementary : Rural Dell Elementary School Middle : Molalla River Middle School

Molalla High School

Summary:

Molalla High School is a public high school serving 763 students in grades 9-12 in Molalla, Oregon, which is part of the Molalla River School District. The school's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with its ranking ranging from 36th to 157th out of Oregon high schools, but it stands out for its strength in Mathematics where its 11th-grade proficiency rates consistently exceed the state average.

Molalla High School serves a diverse student population, with over 32% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While the school's overall academic performance is mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science below the state averages, its Mathematics scores are particularly strong. In comparison, nearby Wilsonville High School consistently outperforms Molalla High School in all academic metrics, while Woodburn Success, another nearby high school, struggles academically with proficiency rates well below the state averages.

The fluctuating performance of Molalla High School suggests that factors beyond just the school itself, such as changes in the student population or district-level policies, may play a significant role in shaping its academic outcomes. The school's diverse student population and its strength in Mathematics present both challenges and opportunities for the school in addressing the unique needs of its students and building on its areas of academic strength.

Detail:

Public 9-12

357 Francis St
Molalla, OR 97038

(503) 829-2355

District: Molalla River School District 35

SchoolDigger Rank:
105^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,264

Feeder schools for Molalla High School:

Elementary:	Clarkes Elementary School
	Molalla Elementary School
	Mulino Elementary School
	Rural Dell Elementary School
Middle:	Molalla River Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.0

Number of students: 763

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.8%

Hispanic:

21.6%

Two or more races:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Molalla High School ranks better than 60.8% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.06. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Molalla High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.8%), Hispanic (21.6%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Molalla High School is 21. (See more...)

Compare Molalla High School employs 36.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Molalla High School is $17,264.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Molalla High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Molalla High School 105^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Molalla High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Molalla River School District 35:

SchoolDigger ranks Molalla River School District 35 65^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Molalla High School

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Rank History for all students at Molalla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	30.33	179^th	225	20.4%
2005	18.63	201^st	231	13.0%
2006	54.57	100^th	235	57.4%
2007	65.86	74^th	244	69.7%
2008	50.82	132^nd	249	47.0%
2009	71.52	60^th	263	77.2%
2010	74.42	63^rd	285	77.9%
2011	57.32	154^th	299	48.5%
2012	61.68	139^th	308	54.9%
2013	49.92	186^th	303	38.6%
2014	57.48	143^rd	301	52.5%
2015	43.69	182^nd	292	37.7%
2016	48.34	157^th	292	46.2%
2017	55.65	125^th	283	55.8%
2018	61.77	98^th	283	65.4%
2019	80.15	36^th	266	86.5%
2022	43.72	133^rd	241	44.8%
2023	74.29	54^th	258	79.1%
2024	53.06	105^th	268	60.8%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Molalla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	51.97	50^th	98	49.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Molalla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	18.63	122^nd	132	7.6%
2019	32.70	71^st	98	27.6%
2023	71.42	15^th	80	81.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Molalla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2019	69.67	50^th	229	78.2%
2022	44.02	132^nd	241	45.2%
2023	68.05	53^rd	224	76.3%
2024	60.95	53^rd	170	68.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Molalla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	56.45	107^th	251	57.4%
2019	63.49	69^th	199	65.3%
2022	48.97	88^th	194	54.6%
2023	79.76	31^st	200	84.5%
2024	35.75	132^nd	213	38.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Molalla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	65.33	76^th	250	69.6%
2019	83.21	25^th	206	87.9%
2022	38.40	117^th	200	41.5%
2023	69.04	56^th	214	73.8%
2024	58.83	69^th	216	68.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Molalla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	49.52	70^th	156	55.1%
2019	69.81	30^th	144	79.2%
2022	34.11	81^st	123	34.1%
2023	46.13	65^th	134	51.5%
2024	42.65	65^th	132	50.8%

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Rank History for White students at Molalla High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	62.60	102^nd	266	61.7%
2019	74.64	48^th	245	80.4%
2022	45.18	126^th	228	44.7%
2023	84.31	27^th	237	88.6%
2024	53.53	105^th	244	57.0%

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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.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Molalla High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1994	842	0	2	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	873
1995	781	13	4	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	827
1996	781	13	4	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	827
1997	745	1	3	36	2	n/a	n/a	0	787
1998	674	0	3	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	706
1999	675	1	7	40	2	n/a	n/a	0	725
2000	706	1	9	47	12	n/a	n/a	0	775
2001	707	1	14	45	8	n/a	n/a	0	775
2002	769	3	11	59	12	n/a	n/a	7	861
2003	769	3	11	59	12	n/a	n/a	7	861
2004	751	4	12	61	10	n/a	n/a	3	841
2005	795	7	10	82	13	n/a	n/a	1	908
2006	747	6	11	100	10	n/a	n/a	0	874
2007	764	7	16	106	9	n/a	n/a	12	914
2008	760	4	19	107	11	n/a	n/a	20	921
2009	710	5	10	119	8	n/a	n/a	22	874
2010	668	4	10	115	10	n/a	n/a	20	827
2011	620	4	3	121	7	6	25	0	786
2012	608	4	6	132	5	4	30	0	789
2013	589	4	7	143	8	4	37	0	792
2014	569	1	10	120	11	3	33	0	747
2015	578	2	13	102	8	2	36	0	741
2016	586	2	9	126	8	1	42	0	774
2017	574	1	7	111	8	1	32	0	734
2018	556	1	8	126	5	1	33	0	730
2019	552	0	9	156	7	1	37	0	762
2020	523	0	9	145	7	1	32	0	717
2021	510	2	4	158	7	0	35	3	719
2022	493	1	4	145	6	2	44	3	698
2023	540	1	3	165	9	2	35	8	763

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 Molalla High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	873	51.4	17.0	11.5
1995	827	46.4	17.8	10.4
1996	827	46.4	17.8	10.4
1997	787	41.7	18.9	11.9
1998	706	34.3	20.6	13.6
1999	725	34.9	20.8	15.7
2000	775	36.0	21.5	22.1
2001	775	39.8	19.5	16.9
2002	861	39.9	21.6	22.5
2003	861	39.9	21.6	22.5
2004	841	39.0	21.6	35.4
2005	908	37.9	24.0	25.2
2006	874	39.0	22.4	33.9
2007	914	42.1	21.7	30.6
2008	921	42.5	21.7	27.9
2009	874	41.6	21.0	42.5
2010	827	39.0	21.2	44.5
2011	786	35.0	22.3	41.7
2012	789	33.0	23.9	43.6
2013	792	33.0	23.9	47.6
2014	747	31.2	23.8	44
2015	741	33.0	22.4	43
2016	774	34.0	22.7	43.8
2017	734	32.6	22.5	37.7
2018	730	33.6	21.6	36.3
2019	762	34.0	22.4	38.2
2020	717	34.7	20.6	26.8
2021	719	35.3	20.3	n/a
2022	698	38.9	17.9	n/a
2023	763	36.3	21.0	32.5

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 Molalla High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	873	51.4	17.0	11.5
1995	827	46.4	17.8	10.4
1996	827	46.4	17.8	10.4
1997	787	41.7	18.9	11.9
1998	706	34.3	20.6	13.6
1999	725	34.9	20.8	15.7
2000	775	36.0	21.5	22.1
2001	775	39.8	19.5	16.9
2002	861	39.9	21.6	22.5
2003	861	39.9	21.6	22.5
2004	841	39.0	21.6	35.4
2005	908	37.9	24.0	25.2
2006	874	39.0	22.4	33.9
2007	914	42.1	21.7	30.6
2008	921	42.5	21.7	27.9
2009	874	41.6	21.0	42.5
2010	827	39.0	21.2	44.5
2011	786	35.0	22.3	41.7
2012	789	33.0	23.9	43.6
2013	792	33.0	23.9	47.6
2014	747	31.2	23.8	44
2015	741	33.0	22.4	43
2016	774	34.0	22.7	43.8
2017	734	32.6	22.5	37.7
2018	730	33.6	21.6	36.3
2019	762	34.0	22.4	38.2
2020	717	34.7	20.6	26.8
2021	719	35.3	20.3	n/a
2022	698	38.9	17.9	n/a
2023	763	36.3	21.0	32.5

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 Molalla High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$13,457
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,617
2021	n/a	n/a	$14,894
2022	n/a	$17,323 (100.0%)	$17,323
2023	$78 (0.5%)	$17,185 (99.5%)	$17,264

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Molalla High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 36^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 54^th of 258 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Molalla High School)	73.7	45.1	28.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Molalla River School District 35)	73.3	44.1	29.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Molalla High School)	48.1	39.8	8.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Molalla River School District 35)	46.1	38.9	7.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Molalla High School)	51	51.4	0.4%
11th Grade Science (Molalla River School District 35)	50.6	50.5	0.1%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	32.7	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	762	763	0.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	7	9	28.6%
Asian	9	3	66.7%
Hispanic	156	165	5.8%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	552	540	2.2%
Two or More Races	37	35	5.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.2%	32.5%	5.7%

Schools Near Molalla High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)	OSAS Mathematics (2024)	OSAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Molalla High School	Public	9-12	357 Francis St	Molalla	97038	Clackamas County	Molalla River School District 35	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 829-2355	763	36	21.0	32.5%	540 (70.8%)	1 (0.1%)	165 (21.6%)	3 (0.4%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (4.6%)	53.1	105^th of 268 public high schools	60.8%		74.3	54^th of 258 public high schools	79.1%	51	36.2	25.0	39.6	$17,264	$78	$17,185
Colton High School	Public	9-12	30205 S Wall St	Colton	97017	Clackamas County	Colton School District 53	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 824-2311	152	12	12.6	20.4%	135 (88.8%)	1 (0.7%)	7 (4.6%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	15.6	241^st of 268 public high schools	10.1%		40.3	154^th of 258 public high schools	40.3%	87	20.0	11.8	10.0	$23,840	$692	$23,148
Canby High School	Public	9-12	721 SW 4th Ave	Canby	97013	Clackamas County	Canby School District 86	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 263-7200	1,393	65	21.2	26.7%	816 (58.6%)	2 (0.1%)	493 (35.4%)	14 (1.0%)	7 (0.5%)	2 (0.1%)	49 (3.5%)	56.1	98^th of 268 public high schools	63.4%		64	74^th of 258 public high schools	71.3%	24	46.3	27.8	23.6	$17,499	$731	$16,768
Oregon City Senior High School	Public	9-12	19761 S Beavercreek Rd	Oregon City	97045	Clackamas County	Oregon City School District 62	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 785-8900	1,931	77	24.9	24.9%	1,389 (71.9%)	17 (0.9%)	296 (15.3%)	36 (1.9%)	4 (0.2%)	7 (0.4%)	150 (7.8%)	59.2	90^th of 268 public high schools	66.4%		18.3	223^rd of 258 public high schools	13.6%	133	53.7	22.3	35.2	$16,462	$724	$15,738
North Marion High School	Public	9-12	20167 Grim Rd NE	Aurora	97002	Marion County	North Marion School District 15	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 678-7124	603	35	17.3	44.8%	251 (41.6%)	2 (0.3%)	326 (54.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.0%)	22.7	216^th of 268 public high schools	19.4%		16.3	232^nd of 258 public high schools	10.1%	16	38.4		11.7	$19,487	$459	$19,028
John F Kennedy High School	Public	9-12	890 E Marquam St	Mount Angel	97362	Marion County	Mt Angel School District 91	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 845-6128	220	13	16.8	47.3%	97 (44.1%)	0 (0.0%)	104 (47.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	13 (5.9%)	76.3	44^th of 268 public high schools	83.6%		84.4	33^rd of 258 public high schools	87.2%	11	63.8	27.7		$20,036	$848	$19,187
William P Lord High School	Public	6-12	2630 N Pacific Hwy	Woodburn	97071	Marion County	ODE YCEP District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 981-2501	125	17	7.3	97.6%	49 (39.2%)	27 (21.6%)	32 (25.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.4%)	3 (2.4%)	6 (4.8%)								(n/a)	6.3
Oregon City Service Learning Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	995 South End Rd	Oregon City	97045	Clackamas County	Oregon City School District 62	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 785-8445	109	10	11.3	76.1%	76 (69.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (19.3%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.3%)								(n/a)	10.0			$5,619	$512	$5,107
Wilsonville High School	Public	9-12	6800 Wilsonville Rd	Wilsonville	97070	Clackamas County	West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 673-7600	1,269	64	19.7	27.5%	813 (64.1%)	17 (1.3%)	265 (20.9%)	63 (5.0%)	8 (0.6%)	13 (1.0%)	89 (7.0%)	69.4	64^th of 268 public high schools	76.1%		79.5	40^th of 258 public high schools	84.5%	24	54.3	35.1	34.6	$17,558	$229	$17,329
Woodburn Success	Public	7-12	610 Young St	Woodburn	97071	Marion County	Woodburn School District 103	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(503) 980-6185	79	5	15.8	68.4%	5 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	73 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)	4.4	266^th of 268 public high schools	0.7%		5.5	256^th of 258 public high schools	0.8%	10	5.7		7.9	$26,003	$2,761	$23,241

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