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Springfield High School vs. Thurston High School

Should you attend Springfield High School or Thurston High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Springfield High School
875 7th St
Springfield, OR 97477
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Thurston High School
333 58th St
Springfield, OR 97478
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 1,300 students in grades 9-12, Springfield 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,236 students in grades 9-12, Thurston 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,300 students
1,236 students
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This chart displays total students of Thurston High School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
57 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Thurston High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Test Scores

#1186 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
#1094 out of 1196 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Springfield High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the overall school rank of Thurston High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
30-34%
(Top 50% in OR)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Springfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
84%
(Top 50% in OR)
This chart displays graduation rate of Springfield High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays graduation rate of Thurston High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Springfield High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thurston High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
365
327
Grade 10 Students
372
326
Grade 11 Students
305
296
Grade 12 Students
258
287

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Springfield High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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% Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Springfield High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Thurston High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
34%
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Springfield High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Thurston High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Springfield High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Thurston High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
52%
74%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Springfield High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Thurston High School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Springfield High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Thurston High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Springfield High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
0.61
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Springfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Thurston High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Springfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(21-22 School Year Data)
8%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Springfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Thurston High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
 
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