Serving 99 students in grades 9-12, Plymouth High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 21-39% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Plymouth High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Plymouth High School's student population of 99 students has grown by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
99 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Plymouth High School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤20%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-79%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
69%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
21-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Plymouth High School?
The graduation rate of Plymouth High School is 21-39%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Plymouth High School?
99 students attend Plymouth High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Plymouth High School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Plymouth High School offer ?
Plymouth High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Plymouth High School part of?
Plymouth High School is part of St Helens SD 502 School District.
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