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#509 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 41% in state

Waldport High School

High School · Lincoln County Sd · Waldport, OR

A Lincoln County Sd high school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 370, Waldport, OR 97394

  • Math 43% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 82% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 64.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.09 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.7Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42.6% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.5% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+38.5 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+38.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile95th
College Readiness3.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate64.5%
AP Participation20.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$15,784
Chronic Absenteeism43.9%

Students at Waldport High School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency82%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2018, reaching 62% in 2025.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
85%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
55%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
95%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
95%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
85%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
70%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
82%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (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

93.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Waldport 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average401/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

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

Median income

$57,708

Median home value

$354,400

Median rent

$1,104/mo

College educated

28.1%

Homeownership

80.2%

Poverty rate

16.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97394; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
20.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Eddyville Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.9K–12Not available211Compare →
Lincoln City Career Technical High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.79–12Not available38Compare →
Newport High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.99–12Not available684Compare →
Siletz Valley SchoolsCharter · enrollment unverified6.1K–12Not available235Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Lincoln County Sd

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#3 of 18
District spending per student
$15,784NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Waldport High School is listed in Lincoln County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Waldport High School

Waldport High School is a public high school in Waldport, OR, part of Lincoln County Sd, serving approximately 187 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #509 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Waldport High School

What grades does Waldport High School serve?

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

How many students attend Waldport High School?

Waldport High School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Waldport High School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Waldport High School rank in OR?

Waldport High School ranks #509 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Waldport High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Waldport High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Waldport High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Waldport High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Waldport High School a charter school?

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

Is Waldport High School a Title I school?

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

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

93.6% of students at Waldport 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
187
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Lincoln County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.9%
4-Year Graduation
64.5%
Area population (ZIP 97394)
5,251
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
59.6
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 97394; 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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