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#207 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 17% in state

Vale High School

High School · Vale Sd 84 · Vale, OR

A Vale Sd 84 high school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

505 Viking Dr, Vale, OR 97918

  • Math 39% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.5% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.1% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+6.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+24.1 pts
Overall Proficiency53% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
College Readiness6.1Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
AP Participation6.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$15,278
Chronic Absenteeism38.2%

Students at Vale High School score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 53% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
77%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (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

70.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Vale 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 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$57,647

Median home value

$240,900

Median rent

$864/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97918; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
6.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Vale Sd 84

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Vale High School is listed in Vale SD 84; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Vale High School

Vale High School is a public high school in Vale, OR, part of Vale Sd 84, serving approximately 296 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vale High School

What grades does Vale High School serve?

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

How many students attend Vale High School?

Vale High School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Vale High School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vale High School rank in OR?

Vale High School ranks #207 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Vale High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vale High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Vale High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vale High School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Vale High School a charter school?

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

Is Vale High School a Title I school?

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

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

70.6% of students at Vale 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
296
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Malheur County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
38.2%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
Area population (ZIP 97918)
4,358
Area average commute
23 min
Area median age
41.2
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 97918; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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