Oregon School For The Deaf serves 94 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower 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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Oregon School For The Deaf ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Oregon School For The Deaf's student population of 94 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Oregon School For The Deaf is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
41%
26%
Black
5%
3%
White
40%
58%
Hawaiian
5%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Oregon School For The Deaf?
94 students attend Oregon School For The Deaf.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Oregon School For The Deaf students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oregon School For The Deaf?
Oregon School For The Deaf has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Oregon School For The Deaf offer ?
Oregon School For The Deaf offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Oregon School For The Deaf part of?
Oregon School For The Deaf is part of Oregon Department Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is Oregon School For The Deaf located?
Oregon School For The Deaf is located in the Highland neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 2 other public schools located in Highland.
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