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#540 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 44% in state

Siuslaw High School

High School · Siuslaw Sd 97j · Florence, OR

A Siuslaw Sd 97j high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

2975 Oak St, Florence, OR 97439

  • Math 26% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 67.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-2.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.2% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.8% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
College Readiness3.5Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate67%
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
District spending per student$20,345
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Students at Siuslaw High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 31% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
90%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 73% (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

68.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Siuslaw 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 50Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 63Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,229/100K

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

$58,576

Median home value

$364,600

Median rent

$1,164/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

71.1%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97439; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics5sports offered
3 boys'·2 girls'·11 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Ocean Dunes High SchoolEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated9–122.5 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Siuslaw Sd 97j

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$20,345NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Siuslaw High School is listed in Siuslaw SD 97J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Siuslaw High School

Siuslaw High School is a public high school in Florence, OR, part of Siuslaw Sd 97j, serving approximately 425 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #540 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Siuslaw High School

What grades does Siuslaw High School serve?

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

How many students attend Siuslaw High School?

Siuslaw High School has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw High School is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Siuslaw High School rank in OR?

Siuslaw High School ranks #540 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Siuslaw High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Siuslaw High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Siuslaw High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Siuslaw High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Siuslaw High School a charter school?

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

Is Siuslaw High School a Title I school?

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

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

68.2% of students at Siuslaw 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
425
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Lane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%
4-Year Graduation
67.0%
Area population (ZIP 97439)
15,643
Area average commute
14.3 min
Area median age
61.9
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 97439; 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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