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#364 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 30% in state

Sisters High School

High School · Sisters Sd 6 · Sisters, OR

A Sisters Sd 6 high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1700 W McKinney Butte Rd, Sisters, OR 97759

  • Math 30% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.8% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.7% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness6.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation18.4%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$16,187
Chronic Absenteeism28.5%

Students at Sisters High School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency30%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 22 points since 2020, to 38% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
90%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
30%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (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

37.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Sisters 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 58Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average267/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$100,848

Median home value

$695,400

Median rent

$1,402/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

86.5%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97759; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.4% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·27 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Sisters Sd 6

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$16,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sisters High School is listed in Sisters SD 6; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sisters High School

Sisters High School is a public high school in Sisters, OR, part of Sisters Sd 6, serving approximately 396 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sisters High School

What grades does Sisters High School serve?

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

How many students attend Sisters High School?

Sisters High School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sisters High School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sisters High School rank in OR?

Sisters High School ranks #364 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Sisters High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sisters High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Sisters High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sisters High School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sisters High School a charter school?

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

Is Sisters High School a Title I school?

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

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

37.4% of students at Sisters 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
396
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Deschutes County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.5%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 97759)
7,500
Area average commute
26 min
Area median age
52.3
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 97759; 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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