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Dallas High School

High School · Dallas Sd 2 · Dallas, OR

A Dallas Sd 2 high school where students score 30 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1250 Holman Ave, Dallas, OR 97338

  • Math 6% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 25% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 81.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.0Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency6.1% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-30.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.5Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate81%
AP Participation7.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$14,455
Chronic Absenteeism55.3%

Students at Dallas High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency6%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 44 points since 2018, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
68%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
6%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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

25.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Dallas 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,378/100K

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

$73,345

Median home value

$388,100

Median rent

$1,197/mo

College educated

25.4%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

13.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97338; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
7.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
10 boys'·10 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

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dallas Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.7K–111.2 mi258Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Dallas Sd 2

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$14,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Dallas High School is listed in Dallas SD 2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Dallas High School

Dallas High School is a public high school in Dallas, OR, part of Dallas Sd 2, serving approximately 856 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Dallas High School

What grades does Dallas High School serve?

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

How many students attend Dallas High School?

Dallas High School has an enrollment of approximately 856 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Dallas High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dallas High School rank in OR?

Dallas High School ranks #1,156 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Dallas High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dallas High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Dallas High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dallas High School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dallas High School a charter school?

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

Is Dallas High School a Title I school?

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

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

25.9% of students at Dallas 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
856
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Polk County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.3%
4-Year Graduation
81.0%
Area population (ZIP 97338)
22,977
Area average commute
29.7 min
Area median age
42.4
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 97338; 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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