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#1097 of 1,226 schools in OR

Sandy High School

High School · Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Sandy, OR

An Oregon Trail Sd 46 high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 547, Sandy, OR 97055

  • Math 13% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 34% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency12.7% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.4% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-19.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-8.6 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio27.1:1
District spending per student$14,105
Chronic Absenteeism49.8%

Students at Sandy High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency34%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 32 points since 2018, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
31%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
81%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
77%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
60%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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

43.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sandy 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,580/100K

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

$105,696

Median home value

$472,900

Median rent

$1,573/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

82.9%

Poverty rate

6.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics18sports offered
9 boys'·9 girls'·31 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Summit Learning CharterCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–124.8 mi1,295Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Oregon Trail Sd 46

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#10 of 10
District spending per student
$14,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sandy High School is listed in Oregon Trail SD 46; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sandy High School

Sandy High School is a public high school in Sandy, OR, part of Oregon Trail Sd 46, serving approximately 1,434 students in grades 9th-12th with a 27.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,097 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sandy High School

What grades does Sandy High School serve?

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

How many students attend Sandy High School?

Sandy High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,434 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sandy High School is 27.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sandy High School rank in OR?

Sandy High School ranks #1,097 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Sandy High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sandy High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Sandy High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sandy High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sandy High School a charter school?

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

Is Sandy High School a Title I school?

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

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

43.9% of students at Sandy 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
1,434
Student-Teacher Ratio
27.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Clackamas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.8%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 97055)
20,131
Area average commute
33.5 min
Area median age
39.9
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 97055; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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