Plymouth High School

Summary:

Plymouth High School is a small public high school in Saint Helens, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with only 85 students. The school is part of the St Helens School District 502, which is ranked 124 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending of $21,129, Plymouth High School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-20% of Oregon high schools for the past decade, with a ranking of 267 out of 268 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's academic performance, as measured by the percentage of students proficient or better in OSAS tests, is significantly lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 10% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.2% and the district average of 29.1%. The school also struggles with the performance of female students, white students, and low socioeconomic status students, all of which are significantly lower than the state and district averages.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Plymouth High School, at 58.82% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges. This may contribute to the school's low academic performance, as research has shown that socioeconomic factors can have a significant impact on student achievement. Additionally, despite the relatively high per-student spending, the school has a high student-teacher ratio of 17.9, which may suggest that resources are not being effectively allocated to support student learning.

Detail:

Public 9-12

470 N 16th St
Saint Helens, OR 97051-1340

(503) 366-7200

District: St Helens School District 502

SchoolDigger Rank:
267^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,680

Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

Number of students: 85

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.9%

Hispanic:

14.1%

Two or more races:

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Plymouth High School ranks worse than 99.6% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.13. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Plymouth 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 (65.9%), Hispanic (14.1%), two or more races (9.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Plymouth High School is 17.9. (See more...)

Compare Plymouth High School employs 4.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Plymouth High School is $18,680.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Plymouth High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Plymouth High School 267^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Plymouth High School in the ranking list.)

St Helens School District 502:

SchoolDigger ranks St Helens School District 502 124^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Plymouth High School

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Rank History for all students at Plymouth High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2005	6.81	220^th	231	4.8%
2006	3.23	231^st	235	1.7%
2007	2.15	240^th	244	1.6%
2008	6.18	238^th	249	4.4%
2009	5.85	242^nd	263	8.0%
2010	1.59	282^nd	285	1.1%
2011	6.48	277^th	299	7.4%
2012	15.34	272^nd	308	11.7%
2013	3.65	290^th	303	4.3%
2014	4.27	290^th	301	3.7%
2015	7.42	276^th	292	5.5%
2016	6.74	278^th	292	4.8%
2017	2.42	276^th	283	2.5%
2018	2.54	279^th	283	1.4%
2019	43.68	154^th	266	42.1%
2024	4.13	267^th	268	0.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	7.23	243^rd	254	4.3%
2019	50.92	110^th	229	52.0%
2023	8.15	219^th	224	2.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Plymouth High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	0.79	251^st	251	0.0%
2019	43.85	122^nd	199	38.7%

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Rank History for White students at Plymouth High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.95	264^th	266	0.8%
2019	33.56	181^st	245	26.1%

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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 Plymouth High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	79	1	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	89
2006	62	1	0	3	3	n/a	n/a	0	69
2007	79	1	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	5	91
2008	45	0	0	1	7	n/a	n/a	0	53
2009	65	0	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	71
2010	52	0	0	5	5	n/a	n/a	1	63
2011	46	3	0	4	4	0	1	0	58
2012	57	1	0	5	5	0	1	0	69
2013	62	2	0	5	4	1	2	0	76
2014	71	0	0	4	4	1	2	0	82
2015	66	0	1	4	2	0	5	0	78
2016	62	2	1	7	5	0	2	0	79
2017	69	1	1	5	2	0	3	0	81
2018	62	2	0	9	1	0	2	0	76
2019	51	0	0	7	1	0	4	0	63
2020	60	2	0	7	0	0	10	3	82
2021	45	0	0	9	0	0	9	1	64
2022	36	0	0	9	2	0	4	1	52
2023	56	3	0	12	3	0	8	3	85

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 Plymouth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	89	3.5	25.4	49.4
2006	69	6.0	11.5	37.7
2007	91	5.5	16.5	40.7
2008	53	4.0	13.3	30.2
2009	71	4.0	17.8	n/a
2010	63	5.0	12.6	46.8
2011	58	3.7	15.3	50
2012	69	3.1	22.2	56.5
2013	76	3.2	23.3	69.7
2014	82	3.5	23.4	72
2015	78	4.0	19.5	66.7
2016	79	4.0	19.7	67.1
2017	81	4.5	18.0	61.7
2018	76	4.5	16.8	53.9
2019	63	4.7	13.2	68.3
2020	82	4.7	17.2	57.3
2021	64	4.7	13.4	n/a
2022	52	4.7	10.9	n/a
2023	85	4.7	17.9	58.8

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 Plymouth High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	89	3.5	25.4	49.4
2006	69	6.0	11.5	37.7
2007	91	5.5	16.5	40.7
2008	53	4.0	13.3	30.2
2009	71	4.0	17.8	n/a
2010	63	5.0	12.6	46.8
2011	58	3.7	15.3	50
2012	69	3.1	22.2	56.5
2013	76	3.2	23.3	69.7
2014	82	3.5	23.4	72
2015	78	4.0	19.5	66.7
2016	79	4.0	19.7	67.1
2017	81	4.5	18.0	61.7
2018	76	4.5	16.8	53.9
2019	63	4.7	13.2	68.3
2020	82	4.7	17.2	57.3
2021	64	4.7	13.4	n/a
2022	52	4.7	10.9	n/a
2023	85	4.7	17.9	58.8

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 Plymouth High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$12,643
2020	n/a	n/a	$12,169
2021	n/a	n/a	$17,498
2022	$3,829 (18.1%)	$17,300 (81.9%)	$21,129
2023	$442 (2.4%)	$18,238 (97.6%)	$18,680

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Plymouth High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Plymouth High School)	76	17.6	58.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (St Helens School District 502)	71.1	17.7	53.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Science (Plymouth High School)	16.7	10.5	6.2%
11th Grade Science (St Helens School District 502)	37.1	41.3	4.2%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	31.7	7.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	63	85	34.9%
African American	0	3
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	12	71.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	51	56	9.8%
Two or More Races	4	8	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.3%	58.8%	9.4%

Schools Near Plymouth 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 8th 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
Plymouth High School	Public	9-12	470 N 16th St	Saint Helens	97051	Columbia County	St Helens School District 502	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 366-7200	85	5	17.9	58.8%	56 (65.9%)	3 (3.5%)	12 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (9.4%)	4.1	267^th of 268 public high schools	0.4%					(n/a)			10.0					5.3	$18,680	$442	$18,239
St Helens High School	Public	9-12	2375 Gable Rd	Saint Helens	97051	Columbia County	St Helens School District 502	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 397-1900	782	40	19.5	34.0%	615 (78.6%)	5 (0.6%)	83 (10.6%)	7 (0.9%)	6 (0.8%)	6 (0.8%)	53 (6.8%)	33.2	179^th of 268 public high schools	33.2%		17.4	228^th of 258 public high schools	11.6%	49			31.4			8.9		35.9	$19,787	$1,145	$18,642
Scappoose High School	Public	9-12	33700 SE High School Way	Scappoose	97056	Columbia County	Scappoose School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(971) 200-8005	656	36	18.0	24.1%	523 (79.7%)	2 (0.3%)	66 (10.1%)	16 (2.4%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	29 (4.4%)	87.3	24^th of 268 public high schools	91.0%		54.8	94^th of 258 public high schools	63.6%	70			53.3			50.0		52.9	$21,599	$436	$21,162
Vernonia High School	Public	9-12	1000 Missouri Ave	Vernonia	97064	Columbia County	Vernonia School District 47J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 429-1333	184	13	13.8	30.4%	163 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.1%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	21.2	220^th of 268 public high schools	17.9%		31.9	185^th of 258 public high schools	28.3%	35			26.5			9.1		23.5	$27,416	$1,986	$25,430
Rainier Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	28170 Old Rainier Rd	Rainier	97048	Columbia County	Rainier School District 13	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 556-4215	385	20	19.0	60.8%	297 (77.1%)	3 (0.8%)	46 (11.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.8%)	54.9	101^st of 268 public high schools	62.3%		65.2	72^nd of 258 public high schools	72.1%	29	45.0	37.5	44.0	15.3	10.6	21.2	19.1	40.0	$20,423	$1,607	$18,816
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	6941 N Central St	Portland	97203	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5260	1,484	89	16.5	65.2%	485 (32.7%)	181 (12.2%)	558 (37.6%)	39 (2.6%)	9 (0.6%)	28 (1.9%)	159 (10.7%)	19.6	227^th of 268 public high schools	15.3%		19.1	220^th of 258 public high schools	14.7%	7			25.2					21.3	$23,201	$2,002	$21,199

Frequently Asked Questions about Plymouth High School

Is Plymouth High School a good school?

Plymouth High School ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Oregon high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Plymouth High School?

Students at Plymouth High School are 66% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% American Indian, 4% Not Specified.

What district is Plymouth High School in?

St Helens School District 502

How many students attend Plymouth High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 85 students attended Plymouth High School.

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