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#741 of 1,226 schools in OR
La Grande High School
High School · La Grande Sd 1 · La Grande, OR
A La Grande Sd 1 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
708 "K" Ave, La Grande, OR 97850
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at La Grande High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
67.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where La Grande 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Grande), 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
$62,411
Median home value
$264,700
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
57.9%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97850; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Apostolic AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
La Grande Sd 1
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,095NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
La Grande High School is listed in La Grande SD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About La Grande High School
La Grande High School is a public high school in La Grande, OR, part of La Grande Sd 1, serving approximately 628 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about La Grande High School
What grades does La Grande High School serve?
La Grande High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend La Grande High School?
La Grande High School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grande High School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grande High School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does La Grande High School rank in OR?
La Grande High School ranks #741 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is La Grande High School's MySchoolScout rating?
La Grande High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 La Grande High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, La Grande High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is La Grande High School a charter school?
No, La Grande High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is La Grande High School a Title I school?
No, La Grande High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for La Grande High School?
67.4% of students at La Grande 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
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (541) 663-3301
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97850)
- 16,545
- Area average commute
- 13.3 min
- Area median age
- 37
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 97850; 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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