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#796 of 1,226 schools in OR
Plymouth High School
High School · St Helens Sd 502 · St. Helens, OR
A St Helens Sd 502 high school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
470 N 16th St, St. Helens, OR 97051
- Math 10% proficient (2019)
- Reading 70% proficient (2019)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Plymouth High School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2016, reaching 40% in 2019, across a 11-year record (2009–2019).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plymouth 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. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,211/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Helens), 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
$85,837
Median home value
$369,300
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Helens Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 84 | Compare → |
| St Helens High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 9–12 | 1.5 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Lewis River AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 48 | Compare → |
| Woodland Alternative SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 9–12 | 4.1 mi | 98 | 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.
St Helens Sd 502
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,419NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plymouth High School is listed in St Helens SD 502; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plymouth High School
Plymouth High School is a public high school in St. Helens, OR, part of St Helens Sd 502, serving approximately 99 students in grades 9th-12th with a 33:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #796 of 1,226 schools in OR.
State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plymouth High School
What grades does Plymouth High School serve?
Plymouth High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth High School is 33:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plymouth High School rank in OR?
Plymouth High School ranks #796 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Plymouth High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plymouth High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Plymouth High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plymouth High School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Plymouth High School a charter school?
No, Plymouth High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plymouth High School a Title I school?
No, Plymouth High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plymouth High School?
65.7% of students at Plymouth 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
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.8%
- Phone
- (503) 366-7200
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97051)
- 17,589
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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.
- 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 97051; 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, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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