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#265 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 22% in state

Gold Beach Jr/sr High School

High School · Central Curry Sd 1 · Gold Beach, OR

A Central Curry Sd 1 high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

29516 Ellensburg Ave, Gold Beach, OR 97444

  • Math 21% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 40% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 74.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.8% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.2% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.8 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness7.6Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate74.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.9:1
District spending per student$17,725
Chronic Absenteeism27.8%

Students at Gold Beach Jr/sr High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency40%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
90%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (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

62.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Gold Beach Jr/sr 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 50Bikeable

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

Median income

$64,600

Median home value

$396,000

Median rent

$1,086/mo

College educated

21.6%

Homeownership

76.3%

Poverty rate

12.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·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.

Central Curry Sd 1

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,725NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Gold Beach Jr/sr High School is listed in Central Curry SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Gold Beach Jr/sr High School

Gold Beach Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Gold Beach, OR, part of Central Curry Sd 1, serving approximately 194 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gold Beach Jr/sr High School

What grades does Gold Beach Jr/sr High School serve?

Gold Beach Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Gold Beach Jr/sr High School?

Gold Beach Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Gold Beach Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Gold Beach Jr/sr High School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Gold Beach Jr/sr High School rank in OR?

Gold Beach Jr/sr High School ranks #265 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Gold Beach Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Gold Beach Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Gold Beach Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Gold Beach Jr/sr High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Gold Beach Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Gold Beach Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Gold Beach Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Gold Beach Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gold Beach Jr/sr High School?

62.9% of students at Gold Beach Jr/sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
194
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Curry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.8%
4-Year Graduation
74.5%
Area population (ZIP 97444)
5,794
Area median age
57
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 97444; 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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