Sprague High School is a public high school in Salem, Oregon, serving 1,779 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Salem-Keizer School District 24J, which is ranked 106 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sprague High School has seen a decline in its academic performance over the years, dropping from a statewide ranking of 15th out of 303 Oregon high schools in 2012-2013 to 196th out of 268 in 2023-2024. Its proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are all below the state and district averages. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and African American students performing relatively better than Hispanic, White, and Multi-racial students, as well as students with special needs and from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Sprague High School has a very high percentage of students (88.25%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite the relatively high spending per student at $17,156 in 2021-2022, Sprague High School's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that the school may need to re-evaluate how it allocates its resources to better support student learning. The school's academic performance also lags behind that of nearby schools, such as Early College High School and West Salem High School, which have significantly higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.
Sprague High School ranks 196th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.
Students at Sprague High School are 65% White, 19% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Salem-Keizer School District 24J
Sprague High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : Battle Creek Elementary SchoolElementary : Liberty Elementary SchoolElementary : Salem Heights Elementary SchoolElementary : Schirle Elementary SchoolElementary : Sumpter Elementary SchoolElementary : Wright Elementary SchoolMiddle : Crossler Middle School
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,779 students attended Sprague High School.