For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 9,016 students in Linn County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, OR are Willamette Connections Academy, Oregon Charter Academy and West Albany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Linn County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Linn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Linn County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Harrisburg High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Linn County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willamette Connections Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
38776 Nw Cherry St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 379-9498
Grades: K-12
| 996 students
Rank: #22.
Oregon Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
833 Nw Santiam Blvd
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2272
Grades: K-12
| 2,057 students
Rank: #33.
West Albany High School
Magnet 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
| 1,250 students
Rank: #44.
Scio High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38880 N Main
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3276
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-3276
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #55.
Three Lakes High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5905
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5905
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #66.
Central Linn High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32433 Hwy 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2811
Grades: 7-12
| 286 students
Rank: #77.
Sweet Home High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1641 Long St
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Sweet Home, OR 97386
(541) 367-7142
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #88.
Santiam Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Sw Cedar St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2311
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
Rank: #99.
Harrisburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 S 9th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6626
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6626
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #1010.
South Albany High School
Magnet 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
| 1,481 students
Rank: #1111.
Lebanon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 S 5th St
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8555
Lebanon, OR 97355
(541) 451-8555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,289 students
Rank: #1212.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside High School
Magnet School
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 812-2640
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 812-2640
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
Linn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Linn Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
331 E Blakely Ave
Brownsville, OR 97327
(541) 466-3105
Brownsville, OR 97327
(541) 466-3105
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
32433 Highway 228
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2813
Halsey, OR 97348
(541) 369-2813
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
38420 Glass Ave
Crawfordsville, OR 97336
(541) 367-7170
Crawfordsville, OR 97336
(541) 367-7170
Grades: K-6
| 68 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
450 Sw Evergreen St
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Mill City, OR 97360
(503) 897-2368
Grades: 5-8
| 169 students
Oregon Connections Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
38761 N Main St
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-4315
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 394-4315
Grades: K-12
| 3,558 students
Oregon Virtual Education (Closed 2023)
Charter School
38875 Nw 1st Ave
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 614-1300
Scio, OR 97374
(503) 614-1300
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
21211 Coburg Rd
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Harrisburg, OR 97446
(541) 995-6984
Grades: K-6
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Linn County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Linn County, OR include Willamette Connections Academy, Oregon Charter Academy and West Albany High School.
How many public high schools are located in Linn County?
13 public high schools are located in Linn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County?
Linn County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Linn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Linn County include: South Albany High School vs. West Albany High School, West Albany High School vs. South Albany High School, Central Linn High School vs. Lebanon High School
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