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#544 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 44% in state

Hood River Valley High School

High School · Hood River County Sd · Hood River, OR

A Hood River County Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1220 Indian Creek Rd, Hood River, OR 97031

  • Math 22% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 43% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 90.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.63 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.5% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-10.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-4.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%
AP Participation26.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$20,574
Chronic Absenteeism42.3%

Students at Hood River Valley High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

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 Proficiency43%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
71%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
78%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
12%
ELA
42%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
36%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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

53%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Hood River Valley 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,410/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hood River), 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

$86,085

Median home value

$608,100

Median rent

$1,411/mo

College educated

41.6%

Homeownership

66.7%

Poverty rate

5.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
26.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics26sports offered
13 boys'·13 girls'·50 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mid-columbia Adventist Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–101.3 mi44Compare →
Horizon Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–121.7 mi220Compare →
World Class AcademyPrivate · tuition7.4private9–124.2 mi59Compare →
Columbia High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.19–124.7 mi358Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Hood River County Sd

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 8
District spending per student
$20,574NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hood River Valley High School is listed in Hood River County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hood River Valley High School

Hood River Valley High School is a public high school in Hood River, OR, part of Hood River County Sd, serving approximately 1,160 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #544 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hood River Valley High School

What grades does Hood River Valley High School serve?

Hood River Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Hood River Valley High School?

Hood River Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hood River Valley High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hood River Valley High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hood River Valley High School rank in OR?

Hood River Valley High School ranks #544 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Hood River Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hood River Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Hood River Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hood River Valley High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Hood River Valley High School a charter school?

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

Is Hood River Valley High School a Title I school?

No, Hood River Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hood River Valley High School?

53.0% of students at Hood River Valley 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
1,160
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
63
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Hood River County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.3%
4-Year Graduation
90.0%
Area population (ZIP 97031)
19,145
Area average commute
18.3 min
Area median age
39.7
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 97031; 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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