Serving 418 students in grades 9-12, Elmira High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Elmira High School's student population of 418 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elmira High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elmira High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#545 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
83%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elmira High School's ranking?
Elmira High School is ranked #545 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Elmira High School often compared to?
Elmira High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Churchill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elmira High School?
The graduation rate of Elmira High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Elmira High School?
418 students attend Elmira High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Elmira High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elmira High School?
Elmira High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Elmira High School offer ?
Elmira High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Elmira High School part of?
Elmira High School is part of Fern Ridge SD 28j School District.
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