Below Average
#1041 of 1,226 schools in OR
South Umpqua High School
High School · South Umpqua Sd 19 · Myrtle Creek, OR
A South Umpqua Sd 19 high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
501 NW Chadwick Ln, Myrtle Creek, OR 97457
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 67.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Umpqua High School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 27% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 29 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Umpqua 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,793/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Myrtle Creek), 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
$53,514
Median home value
$242,300
Median rent
$917/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97457; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Umpqua Online AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Riddle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–12 | 3.2 mi | 174 | 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.
South Umpqua Sd 19
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Umpqua High School is listed in South Umpqua SD 19; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Umpqua High School
South Umpqua High School is a public high school in Myrtle Creek, OR, part of South Umpqua Sd 19, serving approximately 443 students in grades 9th-12th with a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,041 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Umpqua High School
What grades does South Umpqua High School serve?
South Umpqua High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Umpqua High School?
South Umpqua High School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Umpqua High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Umpqua High School is 26.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Umpqua High School rank in OR?
South Umpqua High School ranks #1,041 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is South Umpqua High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Umpqua High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 South Umpqua High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Umpqua High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Umpqua High School a charter school?
No, South Umpqua High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Umpqua High School a Title I school?
No, South Umpqua High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Umpqua High School?
72.2% of students at South Umpqua 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
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.3%
- Phone
- (541) 863-3118
- 4-Year Graduation
- 67.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97457)
- 10,158
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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 · 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 97457; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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