Is Wallowa High School a good school?

Wallowa High School ranks 27 th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 5 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Wallowa High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 65 students attended Wallowa High School.

What is the racial makeup of Wallowa High School?

Students at Wallowa High School are 88% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Not Specified.

What schools feed into Wallowa High School?

Wallowa High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Wallowa Elementary School

Wallowa High School

Summary:

Wallowa High School is a small, public high school serving grades 9-12 in the rural town of Wallowa, Oregon, with a student population of 58. Despite its size, the school has consistently ranked among the top high schools in Oregon, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 27th out of 268 schools statewide.

Wallowa High School's academic performance is exceptional, with students consistently outperforming the state average in proficiency across English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school's commitment to equity is also noteworthy, as it has shown exceptional performance across different student subgroups, including female, male, White, and low socioeconomic status students. Additionally, Wallowa High School spends significantly more per student than the state average, at $21,872 per student in the 2021-2022 school year, suggesting a strong emphasis on providing quality educational resources and opportunities for its students.

When compared to the nearby Elgin High School and Enterprise High School, Wallowa High School stands out for its consistently higher academic performance, lower student-teacher ratio, and greater per-student spending. This small, rural school serves as a model for how to support the success of all students, regardless of their background, and is a testament to the Wallowa School District 12's commitment to providing an exceptional education.

Detail:

Public 9-12

315 First St
Wallowa, OR 97885

(541) 886-2951

District: Wallowa School District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
27^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $33,326

Feeder schools for Wallowa High School:

Elementary:

Wallowa Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.2

Number of students: 65

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.7%

Two or more races:

6.2%

Hispanic:

4.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wallowa High School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.31. (See more...)

Compare Details Wallowa High School ranks better than 89.9% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.86. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wallowa 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 (87.7%), two or more races (6.2%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wallowa High School is 9.2. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wallowa High School is $33,326.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Wallowa High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallowa High School 27^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Wallowa High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Wallowa School District 12:

SchoolDigger ranks Wallowa School District 12 16^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wallowa High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Wallowa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	80.47	44^th	270	83.7%
2005	77.02	43^rd	271	84.1%
2006	70.35	61^st	285	78.6%
2007	74.90	51^st	295	82.7%
2008	81.66	30^th	315	90.5%
2009	23.73	275^th	323	14.9%
2010	32.24	264^th	343	23.0%
2011	28.03	289^th	357	19.0%
2012	29.44	322^nd	395	18.5%
2013	26.14	310^th	377	17.8%
2014	47.80	208^th	382	45.5%
2015	47.66	199^th	381	47.8%
2016	23.42	319^th	383	16.7%
2017	35.33	254^th	382	33.5%
2018	81.65	51^st	384	86.7%
2019	72.81	80^th	379	78.9%
2022	54.31	144^th	367	60.8%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wallowa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	72.51	45^th	325	86.2%
2022	54.54	141^st	364	61.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Wallowa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.79	39^th	341	88.6%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Wallowa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	74.42	75^th	357	79.0%
2019	67.60	98^th	344	71.5%
2022	46.02	179^th	355	49.6%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Wallowa High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Wallowa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	69.17	57^th	225	74.7%
2005	96.53	4^th	231	98.3%
2006	97.67	2^nd	235	99.1%
2007	83.23	30^th	244	87.7%
2008	48.87	141^st	249	43.4%
2009	60.28	105^th	263	60.1%
2010	93.02	5^th	285	98.2%
2011	88.10	9^th	299	97.0%
2012	63.96	126^th	308	59.1%
2013	63.53	114^th	303	62.4%
2014	77.53	51^st	301	83.1%
2015	26.43	235^th	292	19.5%
2016	36.41	206^th	292	29.5%
2017	19.72	243^rd	283	14.1%
2018	85.47	26^th	283	90.8%
2022	91.00	16^th	241	93.4%
2023	89.54	19^th	258	92.6%
2024	86.86	27^th	268	89.9%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Wallowa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	91.23	15^th	241	93.8%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Wallowa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.15	64^th	251	74.5%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Wallowa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	87.24	21^st	250	91.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Wallowa High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	82.10	27^th	266	89.8%
2022	86.69	19^th	228	91.7%
2023	80.13	40^th	237	83.1%
2024	85.55	28^th	244	88.5%

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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 Wallowa High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	136	0	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	138
1989	143	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	144
1990	326	0	5	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	335
1991	148	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
1992	154	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	156
1993	157	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	157
1994	175	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1995	180	0	4	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	191
1996	180	0	4	1	6	n/a	n/a	0	191
1997	176	1	4	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	189
1998	182	1	5	2	6	n/a	n/a	0	196
1999	187	2	2	2	4	n/a	n/a	0	197
2000	181	2	1	2	3	n/a	n/a	0	189
2001	161	2	1	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	174
2002	144	1	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	154
2003	144	1	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	154
2004	145	0	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	148
2005	135	1	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	141
2006	137	1	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	143
2007	122	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	129
2008	113	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2009	104	2	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	111
2010	102	2	3	6	3	n/a	n/a	1	117
2011	95	2	0	8	1	1	2	0	109
2012	86	2	0	6	1	0	3	0	98
2013	87	1	0	6	1	0	3	0	98
2014	95	1	0	6	1	0	3	0	106
2015	84	1	0	6	0	1	3	0	95
2016	91	1	0	5	0	1	2	0	100
2017	86	0	1	4	1	1	4	0	97
2018	78	0	0	2	0	1	1	0	82
2019	88	0	0	3	0	1	2	0	94
2020	92	0	0	7	0	1	4	0	104
2021	91	0	0	9	0	0	5	0	105
2022	91	0	0	8	0	0	5	0	104
2023	47	1	0	6	0	0	4	0	58
2024	57	0	0	3	0	0	4	1	65

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Wallowa High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	138	9.7	14.2	23.2
1989	144	11.1	12.9	29.2
1990	335	22.3	15.0	22.1
1991	153	11.9	12.8	44.4
1992	156	11.0	14.1	53.8
1993	157	12.4	12.7	15.3
1994	175	11.6	15.1	20
1995	191	14.8	12.9	26.2
1996	191	14.8	12.9	26.2
1997	189	14.9	12.7	36.5
1998	196	13.8	14.2	24
1999	197	12.9	15.3	17.8
2000	189	14.2	13.3	36
2001	174	13.2	13.2	69
2002	154	13.6	11.3	43.5
2003	154	13.6	11.3	43.5
2004	148	11.5	12.9	47.3
2005	141	11.6	12.2	52.5
2006	143	11.0	13.0	45.5
2007	129	11.8	10.9	37.2
2008	120	10.1	11.9	43.3
2009	111	9.1	12.1	44.1
2010	117	9.1	12.8	53.4
2011	109	8.4	12.9	42.2
2012	98	9.8	9.9	46.9
2013	98	9.7	10.0	52
2014	106	9.3	11.3	50
2015	95	8.0	11.8	58.9
2016	100	8.0	12.5	46
2017	97	9.6	10.0	51.5
2018	82	7.7	10.5	43.9
2019	94	7.7	12.1	33
2020	104	8.7	11.8	48.1
2021	105	7.7	13.5	47.6
2022	104	3.7	27.7	n/a
2023	58	5.1	11.1	84.5
2024	65	7.0	9.2	67.7

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 Wallowa High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	138	9.7	14.2	23.2
1989	144	11.1	12.9	29.2
1990	335	22.3	15.0	22.1
1991	153	11.9	12.8	44.4
1992	156	11.0	14.1	53.8
1993	157	12.4	12.7	15.3
1994	175	11.6	15.1	20
1995	191	14.8	12.9	26.2
1996	191	14.8	12.9	26.2
1997	189	14.9	12.7	36.5
1998	196	13.8	14.2	24
1999	197	12.9	15.3	17.8
2000	189	14.2	13.3	36
2001	174	13.2	13.2	69
2002	154	13.6	11.3	43.5
2003	154	13.6	11.3	43.5
2004	148	11.5	12.9	47.3
2005	141	11.6	12.2	52.5
2006	143	11.0	13.0	45.5
2007	129	11.8	10.9	37.2
2008	120	10.1	11.9	43.3
2009	111	9.1	12.1	44.1
2010	117	9.1	12.8	53.4
2011	109	8.4	12.9	42.2
2012	98	9.8	9.9	46.9
2013	98	9.7	10.0	52
2014	106	9.3	11.3	50
2015	95	8.0	11.8	58.9
2016	100	8.0	12.5	46
2017	97	9.6	10.0	51.5
2018	82	7.7	10.5	43.9
2019	94	7.7	12.1	33
2020	104	8.7	11.8	48.1
2021	105	7.7	13.5	47.6
2022	104	3.7	27.7	n/a
2023	58	5.1	11.1	84.5
2024	65	7.0	9.2	67.7

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 Wallowa High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$19,362
2020	n/a	n/a	$19,623
2021	n/a	n/a	$23,257
2022	$2,235 (10.2%)	$19,636 (89.8%)	$21,872
2023	$1,173 (3.5%)	$32,152 (96.5%)	$33,326

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wallowa High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 80^th of 379 Middle schools	Ranks 144^th of 367 Middle schools	18.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa High School)	83.3	75	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa School District 12)	83.3	75	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	54.9	46.3	8.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa High School)	72.2	56.3	15.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa School District 12)	72.2	56.3	15.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	40.1	29.5	10.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa High School)	57.1	25	32.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wallowa School District 12)	57.1	25	32.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	53.2	43.9	9.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa High School)	57.1	16.7	40.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wallowa School District 12)	57.1	16.7	40.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	38.3	25.9	12.4%
8th Grade Science (Wallowa High School)	21.4	16.7	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Wallowa School District 12)	21.4	16.7	4.7%
8th Grade Science (Oregon)	37.5	27.2	10.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	94	58	38.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	6	100%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	88	47	46.6%
Two or More Races	2	4	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33%	84.5%	51.5%

Schools Near Wallowa 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
Wallowa High School	Public	9-12	315 First St	Wallowa	97885	Wallowa County	Wallowa School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 886-2951	65	7	9.2	67.7%	57 (87.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.2%)	86.9	27^th of 268 public high schools	89.9%		89.5	19^th of 258 public high schools	92.6%	8			66.7			31.6		61.1	$33,326	$1,173	$32,153
Enterprise High School	Public	7-12	201 SE 4th St	Enterprise	97828	Wallowa County	Enterprise School District 21	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 426-3193	199	16	12.2	31.2%	180 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.0%)	70.8	61^st of 268 public high schools	77.2%		94.1	11^th of 258 public high schools	95.7%	50	56.7	61.9	62.5	31.0	28.6	22.6	23.8	44.8	$19,212	$533	$18,679
Elgin High School	Public	7-12	1400 Birch	Elgin	97827	Union County	Elgin School District 23	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 437-2021	166	9	17.5	68.7%	153 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.2%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	3 (1.8%)	34.4	175^th of 268 public high schools	34.7%		70.9	61^st of 258 public high schools	76.4%	114	23.1	24.0	50.0	6.9		5.0	26.9	25.0	$22,706	$862	$21,844

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