Below Average
#1075 of 1,226 schools in OR
Hawthorne Alternative High School
High School · Pendleton Sd 16 · Pendleton, OR
A Pendleton Sd 16 high school where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 NW 15th Dr, Pendleton, OR 97801
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 12% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hawthorne Alternative High School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 12% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (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 27 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hawthorne Alternative 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,130/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pendleton), 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
$73,308
Median home value
$277,600
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
25.8%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 0.1 mi | 773 | Compare → |
| Intermountain Virtual Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Nixyaawii Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 78 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Pendleton Sd 16
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,002NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hawthorne Alternative High School is listed in Pendleton SD 16; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hawthorne Alternative High School
Hawthorne Alternative High School is a public high school in Pendleton, OR, part of Pendleton Sd 16, serving approximately 44 students in grades 9th-12th with a 44:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,075 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hawthorne Alternative High School
What grades does Hawthorne Alternative High School serve?
Hawthorne Alternative High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Hawthorne Alternative High School?
Hawthorne Alternative High School has an enrollment of approximately 44 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Alternative High School is 44:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hawthorne Alternative High School rank in OR?
Hawthorne Alternative High School ranks #1,075 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Hawthorne Alternative High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hawthorne Alternative High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Hawthorne Alternative High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hawthorne Alternative High School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hawthorne Alternative High School a charter school?
No, Hawthorne Alternative High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hawthorne Alternative High School a Title I school?
No, Hawthorne Alternative High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 44
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 44:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Umatilla County
- Phone
- (541) 966-3378
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97801)
- 21,930
- Area average commute
- 14.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 97801; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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