Pendleton High School

Summary:

Pendleton High School is a public high school in Pendleton, Oregon, serving 795 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Pendleton School District 16, which is ranked 72 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Pendleton High School's performance on state assessments is generally below the Oregon average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, only 39.9% of 11th-graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.2%. The school's ranking has declined in recent years, from 78th out of 301 Oregon high schools in 2013-2014 to 143rd out of 268 in 2023-2024, with a 2-star rating. Compared to nearby schools like Weston-McEwen High School and Pilot Rock High School, Pendleton High School's performance is generally lower.

Pendleton High School serves a high-poverty student population, with 72.83% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby Weston-McEwen High School at 57.67%. The school's performance also varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but other subgroups, such as female, male, and white students, struggling. While Pendleton High School has higher per-student spending than the state average, its student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the nearby Weston-McEwen High School, suggesting that resources may not be optimally allocated to support student learning.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1800 NW Carden Ave
       Pendleton, OR  97801-1198


(541) 966-3804

District: Pendleton School District 16

SchoolDigger Rank:
143rd of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,201 Help


Feeder schools for Pendleton High School:

Elementary:    McKay Creek Elementary School
    Pendleton Early Learning Center
    Sherwood Heights Elementary School
    Washington Elementary School
Middle:    Sunridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  795

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.6%
Hispanic:
13.6%
American Indian:
7.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pendleton High School ranks worse than 53.4% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.88. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Pendleton High School has the largest high school student body size in the Pendleton School District 16. Racial makeup is: White (68.6%), Hispanic (13.6%), American Indian (7.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Pendleton School District 16. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pendleton High School is 20. 1 high schools in the Pendleton School District 16 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pendleton High School is $15,201, which is the highest among 3 high schools in the Pendleton School District 16!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pendleton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton High School 143rd of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Pendleton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pendleton School District 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton School District 16 72nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pendleton High School

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Rank History for all students at Pendleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 53.94 100th 225 55.6%
2005 44.82 140th 231 39.4%
2006 51.39 113th 235 51.9%
2007 67.26 70th 244 71.3%
2008 48.65 142nd 249 43.0%
2009 49.67 150th 263 43.0%
2010 50.84 172nd 285 39.6%
2011 57.63 152nd 299 49.2%
2012 72.30 72nd 308 76.6%
2013 58.48 140th 303 53.8%
2014 71.57 78th 301 74.1%
2015 50.53 145th 292 50.3%
2016 54.88 135th 292 53.8%
2017 48.68 154th 283 45.6%
2018 61.90 95th 283 66.4%
2019 55.68 112th 266 57.9%
2022 26.63 188th 241 22.0%
2023 23.86 208th 258 19.4%
2024 42.88 143rd 268 46.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Pendleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.48 61st 98 37.8%
2019 5.72 65th 66 1.5%
2024 35.72 38th 68 44.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Pendleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.42 78th 132 40.9%
2019 28.64 82nd 98 16.3%
2022 38.87 27th 53 49.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pendleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.43 145th 254 42.9%
2019 36.25 153rd 229 33.2%
2022 26.76 188th 241 22.0%
2023 34.19 146th 224 34.8%
2024 69.57 41st 170 75.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Pendleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.93 60th 251 76.1%
2019 58.89 83rd 199 58.3%
2022 25.45 148th 194 23.7%
2023 32.53 147th 200 26.5%
2024 33.63 137th 213 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pendleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.02 126th 250 49.6%
2019 58.94 81st 206 60.7%
2022 29.08 149th 200 25.5%
2023 21.75 179th 214 16.4%
2024 47.20 101st 216 53.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pendleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.43 56th 156 64.1%
2019 45.61 77th 144 46.5%
2022 45.37 56th 123 54.5%
2023 24.20 106th 134 20.9%
2024 53.44 44th 132 66.7%
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Rank History for Native American students at Pendleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.83 3rd 14 78.6%
2019 28.78 5th 6 16.7%
2023 63.09 1st 6 83.3%
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Rank History for White students at Pendleton High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.72 123rd 266 53.8%
2019 60.41 90th 245 63.3%
2022 24.61 180th 228 21.1%
2023 19.96 206th 237 13.1%
2024 36.71 154th 244 36.9%
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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 Pendleton High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 593 1 14 13 43 n/a n/a 0 664
1989 569 1 17 14 44 n/a n/a 0 645
1990 579 2 19 27 51 n/a n/a 0 678
1991 591 2 12 28 56 n/a n/a 0 689
1992 634 3 18 20 64 n/a n/a 0 739
1993 622 6 5 25 61 n/a n/a 0 719
1994 616 7 16 30 77 n/a n/a 0 746
1995 646 6 7 30 55 n/a n/a 0 744
1996 646 6 7 30 55 n/a n/a 0 744
1997 907 6 11 49 86 n/a n/a 0 1059
1998 914 4 13 58 97 n/a n/a 0 1086
1999 919 6 15 48 85 n/a n/a 0 1073
2000 958 8 14 46 94 n/a n/a 0 1120
2001 914 13 17 54 88 n/a n/a 0 1086
2002 847 10 21 63 98 n/a n/a 8 1047
2003 847 10 21 63 98 n/a n/a 8 1047
2004 786 7 23 54 106 n/a n/a 13 989
2005 775 6 14 60 92 n/a n/a 11 958
2006 834 8 12 59 85 n/a n/a 0 998
2007 819 7 10 58 77 n/a n/a 5 976
2008 776 10 9 63 83 n/a n/a 9 950
2009 781 8 9 69 85 n/a n/a 4 956
2010 755 8 16 74 84 n/a n/a 8 945
2011 697 6 11 97 63 4 32 0 910
2012 668 6 15 97 65 6 36 0 893
2013 671 9 16 91 85 5 38 0 915
2014 662 11 12 97 76 1 45 0 904
2015 652 9 11 97 72 1 44 0 886
2016 638 11 13 101 78 1 49 0 891
2017 572 7 10 99 69 0 57 0 814
2018 565 5 6 105 72 0 52 0 805
2019 602 4 6 115 64 1 49 0 841
2020 573 4 6 119 60 2 56 2 822
2021 553 4 8 128 62 3 54 3 815
2022 585 3 10 121 58 2 58 11 848
2023 545 2 10 108 63 1 57 9 795

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 Pendleton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 664 39.0 17.0 14.8
1989 645 38.4 16.7 16
1990 678 36.6 18.5 12.2
1991 689 40.2 17.1 14.5
1992 739 40.2 18.3 7
1993 719 44.4 16.2 12.8
1994 746 45.2 16.5 12.3
1995 744 43.1 17.3 10.9
1996 744 43.1 17.3 10.9
1997 1059 58.0 18.3 11
1998 1086 57.9 18.8 11.4
1999 1073 57.9 18.5 13.2
2000 1120 59.2 18.9 18
2001 1086 63.1 17.2 15.1
2002 1047 54.5 19.2 22
2003 1047 54.5 19.2 22
2004 989 50.0 19.8 29.4
2005 958 50.7 18.9 23.8
2006 998 38.0 26.3 40.6
2007 976 47.5 20.5 25
2008 950 42.6 22.3 30.5
2009 956 44.5 21.4 43.6
2010 945 37.7 25.0 42.2
2011 910 36.6 24.8 55.6
2012 893 34.7 25.7 53.5
2013 915 35.7 25.5 44.8
2014 904 37.3 24.2 53.2
2015 886 37.0 23.9 48.8
2016 891 39.0 22.8 42.1
2017 814 40.3 20.1 39.9
2018 805 37.8 21.2 35.9
2019 841 37.5 22.4 42.2
2020 822 37.0 22.2 38.7
2021 815 37.8 21.5 n/a
2022 848 39.4 21.4 n/a
2023 795 39.7 20.0 72.8

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 Pendleton High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 664 39.0 17.0 14.8
1989 645 38.4 16.7 16
1990 678 36.6 18.5 12.2
1991 689 40.2 17.1 14.5
1992 739 40.2 18.3 7
1993 719 44.4 16.2 12.8
1994 746 45.2 16.5 12.3
1995 744 43.1 17.3 10.9
1996 744 43.1 17.3 10.9
1997 1059 58.0 18.3 11
1998 1086 57.9 18.8 11.4
1999 1073 57.9 18.5 13.2
2000 1120 59.2 18.9 18
2001 1086 63.1 17.2 15.1
2002 1047 54.5 19.2 22
2003 1047 54.5 19.2 22
2004 989 50.0 19.8 29.4
2005 958 50.7 18.9 23.8
2006 998 38.0 26.3 40.6
2007 976 47.5 20.5 25
2008 950 42.6 22.3 30.5
2009 956 44.5 21.4 43.6
2010 945 37.7 25.0 42.2
2011 910 36.6 24.8 55.6
2012 893 34.7 25.7 53.5
2013 915 35.7 25.5 44.8
2014 904 37.3 24.2 53.2
2015 886 37.0 23.9 48.8
2016 891 39.0 22.8 42.1
2017 814 40.3 20.1 39.9
2018 805 37.8 21.2 35.9
2019 841 37.5 22.4 42.2
2020 822 37.0 22.2 38.7
2021 815 37.8 21.5 n/a
2022 848 39.4 21.4 n/a
2023 795 39.7 20.0 72.8

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pendleton 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 $13,434
2020 n/a n/a $13,187
2021 n/a n/a $12,849
2022 $158 (1.0%) $15,043 (99.0%) $15,201

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Pendleton 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 112th of 266 High schoolsRanks 208th of 258 High schools
 38.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton High School)61.919.8
 42.1%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton School District 16)58.319.9
 38.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton High School)28.410.2
 18.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton School District 16)25.110.1
 15%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (Pendleton High School)48.429.8
 18.6%
   11th Grade Science (Pendleton School District 16)44.730.1
 14.6%
   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 Students841795
 5.5%
African American42
 50%
American Indian6463
 1.6%
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic115108
 6.1%
Pacific Islander11
White602545
 9.5%
Two or More Races4957
 16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.2%72.8%
 30.6%


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Students at Pendleton High School are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% American Indian, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Not Specified.

Pendleton High School ranks 143rd of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 795 students attended Pendleton High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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