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Philomath SD 17j School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 726 students in Philomath SD 17j School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Oregon.
Public High Schools in Philomath SD 17j School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Public High School in Philomath SD 17j School District have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Philomath High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
7 Schools
363 Schools
# Students
1,602 Students
205,124 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
10,144 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Philomath SD 17j School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 186 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75-79% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 189 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
30%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.58
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,961 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
2%
# Asian Students
14 Students
7,873 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
146 Students
48,862 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
24%
# Black Students
7 Students
4,666 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
1,306 Students
123,823 Students
% White Students
82%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,596 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
114 Students
13,590 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
112
1,760
# Students in 1st Grade:
110
2,065
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
2,127
# Students in 3rd Grade:
86
2,203
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
2,247
# Students in 5th Grade:
111
2,336
# Students in 6th Grade:
125
3,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
4,397
# Students in 8th Grade:
129
4,787
# Students in 9th Grade:
162
46,468
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
45,990
# Students in 11th Grade:
127
43,781
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
42,702
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,178
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,198 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,118. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,153 is less than the state median of $19,155. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,198
$18,118
Spending / Student
$14,153
$19,155
Best Philomath SD 17j School District Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Philomath High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3211
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Philomath Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Rank: #33.
Kings Valley Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38840 Kings Valley Hwy
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Grades: K-12
| 204 students
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