Excellent
#26 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 2% in state
Wallowa High School
High School · Wallowa Sd 12 · Wallowa, OR
A Wallowa Sd 12 high school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 425, Wallowa, OR 97885
- Math 45% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Wallowa High School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wallowa 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,708
Median home value
$359,000
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97885; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Wallowa Sd 12
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $25,534NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wallowa High School is listed in Wallowa SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wallowa High School
Wallowa High School is a public high school in Wallowa, OR, part of Wallowa Sd 12, serving approximately 65 students in grades 9th-12th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wallowa High School
What grades does Wallowa High School serve?
Wallowa High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Wallowa High School?
Wallowa High School has an enrollment of approximately 65 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallowa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallowa High School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wallowa High School rank in OR?
Wallowa High School ranks #26 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Wallowa High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wallowa High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Wallowa High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wallowa High School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wallowa High School a charter school?
No, Wallowa High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wallowa High School a Title I school?
No, Wallowa High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wallowa High School?
67.7% of students at Wallowa 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
- 65
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Wallowa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.6%
- Phone
- (541) 886-2951
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 97885)
- 1,222
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 97885; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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