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#706 of 1,226 schools in OR

Gervais High School

High School · Gervais Sd 1 · Gervais, OR

A Gervais Sd 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

PO Box 195, Gervais, OR 97026

  • Math 11% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 87.0% 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 Data15
Annual Change-3.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.4% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency48.1% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-20.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
College Readiness8.7Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$14,239
Chronic Absenteeism46.6%

Students at Gervais High School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Gervais 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average672/100K

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

$89,630

Median home value

$354,700

Median rent

$1,689/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

87.2%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics14sports offered
7 boys'·7 girls'·16 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Frontier Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified9.2K–120.4 mi387Compare →
Woodburn SuccessEnrollment path unverified6.97–123.2 mi97Compare →
Woodburn High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–124.1 mi1,636Compare →
Willamette Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–124.9 mi207Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Gervais Sd 1

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$14,239NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gervais High School is listed in Gervais SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gervais High School

Gervais High School is a public high school in Gervais, OR, part of Gervais Sd 1, serving approximately 322 students in grades 9th-12th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #706 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gervais High School

What grades does Gervais High School serve?

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

How many students attend Gervais High School?

Gervais High School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Gervais High School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gervais High School rank in OR?

Gervais High School ranks #706 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Gervais High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gervais High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Gervais High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gervais High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gervais High School a charter school?

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

Is Gervais High School a Title I school?

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

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

76.7% of students at Gervais 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
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 97026)
3,898
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
35.1
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 97026; 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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