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#1096 of 1,226 schools in OR

Sprague High School

High School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR

A Salem-keizer Sd 24j high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2373 Kuebler Blvd S, Salem, OR 97302

  • Math 11% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-3.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.7% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.4% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency23% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
College Readiness6.7Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation23.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.5:1
District spending per student$16,770
Chronic Absenteeism53.8%

Students at Sprague High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency11%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency35%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 38 points since 2018, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
78%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
96%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
81%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
83%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
78%
2022
Math
18%
ELA
40%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 78% (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

66.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Sprague 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,397/100K

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

$83,697

Median home value

$415,200

Median rent

$1,230/mo

College educated

42.5%

Homeownership

61.2%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
23.7% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics10sports offered
5 boys'·5 girls'·20 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Salem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.39–123.1 mi2,310Compare →
Crosshill Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privatePK–124.7 mi418Compare →
North Salem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–124.8 mi2,176Compare →
West Salem High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.19–125.0 mi1,666Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Salem-keizer Sd 24j

Schools in district
65
Rank in district
#38 of 65
District spending per student
$16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Sprague High School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Sprague High School

Sprague High School is a public high school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 1,765 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,096 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sprague High School

What grades does Sprague High School serve?

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

How many students attend Sprague High School?

Sprague High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,765 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Sprague High School is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sprague High School rank in OR?

Sprague High School ranks #1,096 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Sprague High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Sprague 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 Sprague High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sprague High School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sprague High School a charter school?

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

Is Sprague High School a Title I school?

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

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

66.9% of students at Sprague 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
1,765
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Marion County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.8%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 97302)
40,954
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
40.2
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 97302; 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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