Is Pendleton High School a good school?

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

How many students attend Pendleton High School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Pendleton High School?

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

What schools feed into Pendleton High School?

Pendleton High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : McKay Creek Elementary School Elementary : Pendleton Early Learning Center Elementary : Sherwood Heights Elementary School Elementary : Washington Elementary School Middle : Sunridge Middle School

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:
143^rd of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,535

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

Number of students: 795

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.6%

Hispanic:

13.6%

American Indian:

7.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Pendleton High School ranks worse than 53.4% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pendleton 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 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...)

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

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...)

Compare Pendleton High School employs 39.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pendleton High School is $17,535, 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 143^rd 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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White students:

Pendleton School District 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton School District 16 72^nd 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
2004	53.94	100^th	225	55.6%
2005	44.82	140^th	231	39.4%
2006	51.39	113^th	235	51.9%
2007	67.26	70^th	244	71.3%
2008	48.65	142^nd	249	43.0%
2009	49.67	150^th	263	43.0%
2010	50.84	172^nd	285	39.6%
2011	57.63	152^nd	299	49.2%
2012	72.30	72^nd	308	76.6%
2013	58.48	140^th	303	53.8%
2014	71.57	78^th	301	74.1%
2015	50.53	145^th	292	50.3%
2016	54.88	135^th	292	53.8%
2017	48.68	154^th	283	45.6%
2018	61.90	95^th	283	66.4%
2019	55.68	112^th	266	57.9%
2022	26.63	188^th	241	22.0%
2023	23.86	208^th	258	19.4%
2024	42.88	143^rd	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
2018	40.48	61^st	98	37.8%
2019	5.72	65^th	66	1.5%
2024	35.72	38^th	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
2018	39.42	78^th	132	40.9%
2019	28.64	82^nd	98	16.3%
2022	38.87	27^th	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
2018	43.43	145^th	254	42.9%
2019	36.25	153^rd	229	33.2%
2022	26.76	188^th	241	22.0%
2023	34.19	146^th	224	34.8%
2024	69.57	41^st	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
2018	71.93	60^th	251	76.1%
2019	58.89	83^rd	199	58.3%
2022	25.45	148^th	194	23.7%
2023	32.53	147^th	200	26.5%
2024	33.63	137^th	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
2018	49.02	126^th	250	49.6%
2019	58.94	81^st	206	60.7%
2022	29.08	149^th	200	25.5%
2023	21.75	179^th	214	16.4%
2024	47.20	101^st	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
2018	56.43	56^th	156	64.1%
2019	45.61	77^th	144	46.5%
2022	45.37	56^th	123	54.5%
2023	24.20	106^th	134	20.9%
2024	53.44	44^th	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
2018	80.83	3^rd	14	78.6%
2019	28.78	5^th	6	16.7%
2023	63.09	1^st	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
2018	54.72	123^rd	266	53.8%
2019	60.41	90^th	245	63.3%
2022	24.61	180^th	228	21.1%
2023	19.96	206^th	237	13.1%
2024	36.71	154^th	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.

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Pendleton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$13,434
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,187
2021	n/a	n/a	$12,849
2022	$158 (1.0%)	$15,043 (99.0%)	$15,201
2023	$153 (0.9%)	$17,382 (99.1%)	$17,535

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pendleton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 112^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 208^th 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)	61.9	19.8	42.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton School District 16)	58.3	19.9	38.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton High School)	28.4	10.2	18.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton School District 16)	25.1	10.1	15%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Pendleton High School)	48.4	29.8	18.6%
11th Grade Science (Pendleton School District 16)	44.7	30.1	14.6%
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	841	795	5.5%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	64	63	1.6%
Asian	6	10	66.7%
Hispanic	115	108	6.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	602	545	9.5%
Two or More Races	49	57	16.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	42.2%	72.8%	30.6%

Schools Near Pendleton 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 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pendleton High School	Public	9-12	1800 NW Carden Ave	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 966-3804	795	40	20.0	72.8%	545 (68.6%)	2 (0.3%)	108 (13.6%)	10 (1.3%)	63 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.2%)	42.9	143^rd of 268 public high schools	46.6%		23.9	208^th of 258 public high schools	19.4%	65			39.9		12.5		36.3	$17,535	$153	$17,382
Hawthorne Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1700 NW 15th Dr	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 966-3378	47	1	39.1		29 (61.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.5%)								(n/a)							26.7	$4,785	$74	$4,711
Nixyaawii Community School	Public, Charter	9-12	73300 July Grounds Ln	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 429-7900	90	6	14.5		7 (7.8%)	1 (1.1%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (75.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	56.8	95^th of 268 public high schools	64.6%		30.7	191^st of 258 public high schools	26.0%	96			53.6		11.1		46.4	$5,036	$74	$4,962
Pilot Rock High School	Public	7-12	101 NE Cherry St	Pilot Rock	97868	Umatilla County	Pilot Rock School District 2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 443-2671	155	9	17.2	77.4%	132 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	49.1	123^rd of 268 public high schools	54.1%		28.8	195^th of 258 public high schools	24.4%	72	66.7	28.1	48.4	38.9	9.7	21.9	41.9	$24,797	$2,727	$22,070
Weston-McEwen High School	Public	9-12	540 E Main St	Athena	97813	Umatilla County	Athena-Weston School District 29RJ	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 566-3555	215	17	12.6	57.7%	157 (73.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.8%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.3%)	38.4	161^st of 268 public high schools	39.9%		46.7	122^nd of 258 public high schools	52.7%	39			37.8		15.6		31.1	$23,632	$788	$22,844

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