Serving 47 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne Alternative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 47:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 47:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hawthorne Alternative High School's student population of 47 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hawthorne Alternative High School is 0.53, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
47:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
17%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
64%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorne Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Hawthorne Alternative High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hawthorne Alternative High School?
47 students attend Hawthorne Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Hawthorne Alternative High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Alternative High School?
Hawthorne Alternative High School has a student ration of 47:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Alternative High School offer ?
Hawthorne Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Hawthorne Alternative High School part of?
Hawthorne Alternative High School is part of Pendleton SD 16 School District.
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