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#678 of 1,226 schools in OR

Phoenix High School

High School · Phoenix-talent Sd 4 · Phoenix, OR

A Phoenix-talent Sd 4 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 697, Phoenix, OR 97535

  • Math 9% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.2% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.8% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-22.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-3.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
College Readiness7.0Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation20.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.9:1
District spending per student$18,296
Chronic Absenteeism35.5%

Students at Phoenix High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
34%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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

78.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Phoenix 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,565/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenix), 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

$60,451

Median home value

$374,600

Median rent

$1,284/mo

College educated

30.1%

Homeownership

70.4%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97535; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
20.1% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·26 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Armadillo Community Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.89–120.3 mi74Compare →
St Mary's of MedfordPrivate · tuition7.7private5–122.7 mi533Compare →
Innovation AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.39–123.0 mi263Compare →
South Medford High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.99–124.1 mi1,945Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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.

Phoenix-talent Sd 4

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#3 of 6
District spending per student
$18,296NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Phoenix High School is listed in Phoenix-Talent SD 4; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Phoenix High School

Phoenix High School is a public high school in Phoenix, OR, part of Phoenix-talent Sd 4, serving approximately 676 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #678 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Phoenix High School

What grades does Phoenix High School serve?

Phoenix High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Phoenix High School?

Phoenix High School has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix High School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Phoenix High School rank in OR?

Phoenix High School ranks #678 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Phoenix High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Phoenix High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Phoenix High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Phoenix High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Phoenix High School a charter school?

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

Is Phoenix High School a Title I school?

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

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

78.3% of students at Phoenix 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
676
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 97535)
4,766
Area median age
54.7
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 97535; 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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