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#826 of 1,226 schools in OR

North Valley High School

High School · Three Rivers/josephine County Sd · Grants Pass, OR

A Three Rivers/josephine County Sd high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

6741 Monument Dr, Grants Pass, OR 97526

  • Math 17% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 39% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency16.5% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-3.8 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness5.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation12.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$15,765
Chronic Absenteeism50.8%

Students at North Valley High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency17%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
17%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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

76%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,342/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grants Pass), 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

$57,103

Median home value

$379,700

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

20%

Homeownership

66.3%

Poverty rate

13.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
12.6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics15sports offered
7 boys'·8 girls'·22 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Southern Oregon Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified1.36–122.5 mi225Compare →
Hidden Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.99–12Not available523Compare →
Illinois Valley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–12Not available316Compare →

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
#8 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

North Valley High School is listed in Three Rivers/Josephine County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Valley High School

North Valley High School is a public high school in Grants Pass, OR, part of Three Rivers/josephine County Sd, serving approximately 429 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #826 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Valley High School

What grades does North Valley High School serve?

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

How many students attend North Valley High School?

North Valley High School has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at North Valley High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Valley High School rank in OR?

North Valley High School ranks #826 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is North Valley High School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Valley High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 North Valley High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Valley High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is North Valley High School a charter school?

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

Is North Valley High School a Title I school?

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

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

76.0% of students at North 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
429
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Josephine County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.8%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 97526)
36,109
Area average commute
17.5 min
Area median age
46.3
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 97526; 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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