Serving 1,739 students in grades 9-12, Hermiston 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 17% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,739 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hermiston High School's student population of 1,739 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,739 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hermiston 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 Hermiston 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#797 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
56%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
40%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermiston High School's ranking?
Hermiston High School is ranked #797 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Hermiston High School often compared to?
Hermiston High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pendleton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hermiston High School?
The graduation rate of Hermiston High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hermiston High School?
1,739 students attend Hermiston High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Hermiston High School students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermiston High School?
Hermiston High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hermiston High School offer ?
Hermiston High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Hermiston High School part of?
Hermiston High School is part of Hermiston SD 8 School District.
School Reviews
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