Below Average
#1069 of 1,226 schools in OR
Illinois Valley High School
High School · Three Rivers/josephine County Sd · Cave Junction, OR
A Three Rivers/josephine County Sd high school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
625 E. River St., Cave Junction, OR 97523
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Illinois Valley High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 29 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Illinois 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average344/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,960
Median home value
$301,000
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97523; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 9–12 | Not available | 523 | Compare → |
| North Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | Not available | 429 | Compare → |
| Southern Oregon Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 1.3 | 6–12 | Not available | 225 | 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.
Three Rivers/josephine County Sd
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,765NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Illinois Valley High School is listed in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Illinois Valley High School
Illinois Valley High School is a public high school in Cave Junction, OR, part of Three Rivers/josephine County Sd, serving approximately 316 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,069 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Illinois Valley High School
What grades does Illinois Valley High School serve?
Illinois Valley High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Illinois Valley High School?
Illinois Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illinois Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illinois Valley High School is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Illinois Valley High School rank in OR?
Illinois Valley High School ranks #1,069 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Illinois Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Illinois Valley 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 Illinois Valley High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Illinois Valley High School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Illinois Valley High School a charter school?
No, Illinois Valley High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Illinois Valley High School a Title I school?
No, Illinois Valley High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Illinois Valley High School?
75.0% of students at Illinois 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
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Josephine County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.3%
- Phone
- (541) 592-2116
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 97523)
- 7,162
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 97523; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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