For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,997 students in Albany, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Albany, OR are West Albany High School, Three Lakes High School and South Albany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Albany have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Albany, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Albany High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Albany, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Albany High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1130 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Grades: 9-12
| 1,282 students
Rank: #22.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Rank: #33.
South Albany High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3705 Columbus St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Grades: 9-12
| 1,511 students
Rank: #44.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Albany, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1005 Springhill Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 704-1021
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 704-1021
Grades: K-2
| 94 students
5355 Scenic Dr Nw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4570
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4570
Grades: K-1
| 125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Albany, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Albany, OR include West Albany High School, Three Lakes High School and South Albany High School.
How many public high schools are located in Albany?
5 public high schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Albany include: South Albany High School vs. West Albany High School, West Albany High School vs. South Albany High School
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