Serving 1,221 students in grades 9-12, Newberg Senior 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 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than 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 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 83% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Newberg Senior High School's student population of 1,221 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newberg Senior 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 Newberg Senior High School is 0.47, 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
#699 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
69%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
83%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Newberg Senior High School's ranking?
Newberg Senior High School is ranked #699 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Newberg Senior High School often compared to?
Newberg Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood High School, Dayton High School, Mcminnville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Newberg Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Newberg Senior High School is 83%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Newberg Senior High School?
1,221 students attend Newberg Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Newberg Senior High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newberg Senior High School?
Newberg Senior High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newberg Senior High School offer ?
Newberg Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newberg Senior High School part of?
Newberg Senior High School is part of Newberg SD 29j School District.
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