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#823 of 1,226 schools in OR
The Dalles High School
High School · North Wasco County Sd 21 · The Dalles, OR
A North Wasco County Sd 21 high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
220 E 10th St, The Dalles, OR 97058
- Math 13% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 76.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at The Dalles High School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2020, to 28% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where The Dalles 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 71Very Walkable
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,991/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (The Dalles), 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
$62,257
Median home value
$332,500
Median rent
$950/mo
College educated
20.7%
Homeownership
63.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovations AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 185 | 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 Wasco County Sd 21
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $16,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Dalles High School is listed in North Wasco County SD 21; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Dalles High School
The Dalles High School is a public high school in The Dalles, OR, part of North Wasco County Sd 21, serving approximately 834 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #823 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Dalles High School
What grades does The Dalles High School serve?
The Dalles High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The Dalles High School?
The Dalles High School has an enrollment of approximately 834 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Dalles High School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Dalles High School is 20.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Dalles High School rank in OR?
The Dalles High School ranks #823 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is The Dalles High School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Dalles High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 The Dalles High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Dalles High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Dalles High School a charter school?
No, The Dalles High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Dalles High School a Title I school?
No, The Dalles High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Dalles High School?
76.5% of students at The Dalles 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
- 834
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Wasco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.5%
- Phone
- (541) 506-3400
- 4-Year Graduation
- 76.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97058)
- 20,540
- Area average commute
- 15.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 97058; 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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