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#808 of 1,226 schools in OR

Corvallis High School

High School · Corvallis Sd 509j · Corvallis, OR

A Corvallis Sd 509j high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

1400 NW Buchanan Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330

  • Math 22% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.3% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.8% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-9.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-2.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness8.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation41%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.6:1
District spending per student$17,764
Chronic Absenteeism55.1%

Students at Corvallis High School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency22%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2018, to 37% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
79%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
83%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
53%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
86%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
63%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Corvallis 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 72Very Walkable
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
  • City Safety: High2,752/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Corvallis), 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

$69,127

Median home value

$495,700

Median rent

$1,339/mo

College educated

59.9%

Homeownership

50.1%

Poverty rate

21.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
41% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics22sports offered
10 boys'·12 girls'·38 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Crescent Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–122.8 mi942Compare →
Philomath AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.3K–125.0 mi73Compare →
Philomath High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.59–125.0 mi469Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Corvallis Sd 509j

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#13 of 13
District spending per student
$17,764NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Corvallis High School is listed in Corvallis SD 509J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Corvallis High School

Corvallis High School is a public high school in Corvallis, OR, part of Corvallis Sd 509j, serving approximately 1,255 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #808 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Corvallis High School

What grades does Corvallis High School serve?

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

How many students attend Corvallis High School?

Corvallis High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,255 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Corvallis High School is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Corvallis High School rank in OR?

Corvallis High School ranks #808 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Corvallis High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Corvallis High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Corvallis High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Corvallis High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Corvallis High School a charter school?

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

Is Corvallis High School a Title I school?

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

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

44.2% of students at Corvallis 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
1,255
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Benton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.1%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 97330)
44,464
Area average commute
16.8 min
Area median age
34
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 97330; 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

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