For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,453 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Wasco County, OR are Dufur School, South Wasco County High School and Innovations Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Wasco County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dufur School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public high school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Wasco County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dufur School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
802 Ne 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
Grades: K-12
| 329 students
Rank: #22.
South Wasco County High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Grades: 7-12
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Innovations Academy
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
The Dalles High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Wasco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3718 W 13th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Mid-columbia Child Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
3221 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
Mosier Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Grades: 6-8
| 81 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Wasco County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Wasco County, OR include Dufur School, South Wasco County High School and Innovations Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Wasco County?
4 public high schools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public high schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
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