Serving 216 students in grades 7-12, Grant Union Junior/senior 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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: 7-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Union Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Union Junior/senior High School's student population of 216 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Grant Union Junior/senior 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 Grant Union Junior/senior High School is 0.21, 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
#406 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Union Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School is ranked #406 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
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 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Grant Union Junior/senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
216 students attend Grant Union Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Grant Union Junior/senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant Union Junior/senior High School offer ?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant Union Junior/senior High School part of?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School is part of John Day SD 3 School District.
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