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#531 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 43% in state
Stayton High School
High School · North Santiam Sd 29j · Stayton, OR
A North Santiam Sd 29j high school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
757 W Locust St, Stayton, OR 97383
- Math 19% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Stayton High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2018, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stayton 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,274/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stayton), 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
$75,094
Median home value
$408,300
Median rent
$1,090/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97383; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Santiam Options AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 2.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Cascade Opportunity CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 9–12 | 3.8 mi | 88 | 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.
North Santiam Sd 29j
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,887NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stayton High School is listed in North Santiam SD 29J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stayton High School
Stayton High School is a public high school in Stayton, OR, part of North Santiam Sd 29j, serving approximately 676 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #531 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stayton High School
What grades does Stayton High School serve?
Stayton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Stayton High School?
Stayton High School has an enrollment of approximately 676 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stayton High School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stayton High School rank in OR?
Stayton High School ranks #531 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Stayton High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stayton 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 Stayton High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stayton High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Stayton High School a charter school?
No, Stayton High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stayton High School a Title I school?
No, Stayton High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stayton High School?
69.7% of students at Stayton 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
- 676
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.4%
- Phone
- (503) 769-2171
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97383)
- 9,616
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 · 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 97383; 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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