Serving 66 students in grades 7-12, Powers 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 66 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Powers High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Powers High School's student population of 66 students has grown by 65% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Powers High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Powers High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1047 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
54%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
23%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Powers High School's ranking?
Powers High School is ranked #1047 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Powers High School?
The graduation rate of Powers High School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Powers High School?
66 students attend Powers High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Powers High School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Powers High School?
Powers High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Powers High School offer ?
Powers High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Powers High School part of?
Powers High School is part of Powers SD 31 School District.
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