Top 3 Best Pendleton Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,154 students in Pendleton, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Pendleton, OR are Hawthorne Alternative High School, Nixyaawii Community School and Pendleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Pendleton, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pendleton High School, with 90% 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 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Pendleton, OR (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Rank: #22.
Nixyaawii Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Rank: #33.
Pendleton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 795 students
Rank: n/an/a
Intermountain Virtual Learning Academy
Magnet School
2001 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-7868
Grades: K-12
| 222 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pendleton, Oregon

Pendleton, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1308 Sw Emigrant Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Grades: 1-2
| 122 students
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Grades: 3-5
| 177 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Pendleton, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Pendleton, OR include Hawthorne Alternative High School, Nixyaawii Community School and Pendleton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pendleton?
4 public high schools are located in Pendleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton?
Pendleton public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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