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#1008 of 1,226 schools in OR

Banks High School

High School · Banks Sd 13 · Banks, OR

A Banks Sd 13 high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13050 NW Main St, Banks, OR 97106

  • Math 13% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 38% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.0Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.3% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37.5% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.5 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness6.0Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation12.9%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.1Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.4:1
District spending per student$14,543
Chronic Absenteeism31%

Students at Banks High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency38%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 27 points since 2019, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Banks High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average668/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Banks), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$108,383

Median home value

$512,900

Median rent

$1,589/mo

College educated

41.1%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
12.9% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics13sports offered
6 boys'·7 girls'·20 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Banks Sd 13

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,543NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Banks High School is listed in Banks SD 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Banks High School

Banks High School is a public high school in Banks, OR, part of Banks Sd 13, serving approximately 387 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,008 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Banks High School

What grades does Banks High School serve?

Banks High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Banks High School?

Banks High School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Banks High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Banks High School rank in OR?

Banks High School ranks #1,008 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Banks High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Banks High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Banks High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Banks High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Banks High School a charter school?

No, Banks High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Banks High School a Title I school?

No, Banks High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Banks High School?

28.9% of students at Banks High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
387
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.0%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 97106)
5,009
Area average commute
27.9 min
Area median age
40.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97106; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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