Serving 254 students in grades 7-12, Gaston Jr/sr 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gaston Jr/sr High School's student population of 254 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gaston Jr/sr 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 Gaston Jr/sr High School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gaston Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Gaston Jr/sr High School is ranked #1057 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gaston Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Gaston Jr/sr High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gaston Jr/sr High School?
254 students attend Gaston Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Gaston Jr/sr High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gaston Jr/sr High School?
Gaston Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gaston Jr/sr High School offer ?
Gaston Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Gaston Jr/sr High School part of?
Gaston Jr/sr High School is part of Gaston SD 511j School District.
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