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#411 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 33% in state

Rainier Jr/sr High School

High School · Rainier Sd 13 · Rainier, OR

A Rainier Sd 13 high school serving grades 7th – 12th.

28170 Old Rainier Rd, Rainier, OR 97048

  • Math 21% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 48% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.2% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.9% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-10.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile52th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14:1
District spending per student$17,680
Chronic Absenteeism60.7%

Students at Rainier Jr/sr High School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency21%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency48%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
58%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
58%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
29%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
21%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

62.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Rainier Jr/sr 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,277/100K

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

$74,453

Median home value

$364,300

Median rent

$882/mo

College educated

15.5%

Homeownership

73.2%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Discovery High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.99–123.6 mi69Compare →
Discovery High School-achieveEnrollment path unverified7.59–123.6 mi83Compare →
Longview Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.06–123.6 mi90Compare →
R a Long High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.49–123.7 mi897Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rainier Sd 13

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$17,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Rainier Jr/sr High School is listed in Rainier SD 13; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rainier Jr/sr High School

Rainier Jr/sr High School is a public high school in Rainier, OR, part of Rainier Sd 13, serving approximately 379 students in grades 7th-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #411 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rainier Jr/sr High School

What grades does Rainier Jr/sr High School serve?

Rainier Jr/sr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Rainier Jr/sr High School?

Rainier Jr/sr High School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainier Jr/sr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Rainier Jr/sr High School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rainier Jr/sr High School rank in OR?

Rainier Jr/sr High School ranks #411 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Rainier Jr/sr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Rainier Jr/sr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Rainier Jr/sr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rainier Jr/sr High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rainier Jr/sr High School a charter school?

No, Rainier Jr/sr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rainier Jr/sr High School a Title I school?

No, Rainier Jr/sr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rainier Jr/sr High School?

62.5% of students at Rainier Jr/sr 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
379
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Columbia County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
60.7%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 97048)
7,096
Area average commute
31.2 min
Area median age
48.2
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 97048; 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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