Serving 336 students in grades 9-12, Central Medford High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Medford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Central Medford High School's student population of 336 students has grown by 87% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
336 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Medford High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Medford High School is 0.56, 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
#1188 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
31%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Medford High School's ranking?
Central Medford High School is ranked #1188 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Central Medford High School often compared to?
Central Medford High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Central Medford High School?
The graduation rate of Central Medford High School is 77%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Central Medford High School?
336 students attend Central Medford High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Central Medford High School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Medford High School?
Central Medford High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Central Medford High School offer ?
Central Medford High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Central Medford High School part of?
Central Medford High School is part of Medford SD 549c School District.
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