Rainier Jr/sr High School

28170 Old Rainier Rd
Rainier, OR 97048
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 385 students in grades 7-12, Rainier Jr/sr 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30% in OR)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rainier Jr/sr High School's student population of 385 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Rainier Jr/sr 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 Rainier Jr/sr High School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OR)
#808 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rainier Jr/sr 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.
45-49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rainier Jr/sr 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.
20-24%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
12%
25%
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Black
1%
3%
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White
77%
59%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Rainier Jr/sr High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Two or more races
8%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Rainier Jr/sr High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
81%
This chart displays graduation rate of Rainier Jr/sr High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rainier Jr/sr High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rainier Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Rainier Jr/sr High School is ranked #808 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Rainier Jr/sr High School often compared to?
Rainier Jr/sr High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Helens High School, Clatskanie Middle/high School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rainier Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Rainier Jr/sr High School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Rainier Jr/sr High School?
385 students attend Rainier Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rainier Jr/sr High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rainier Jr/sr High School?
Rainier Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rainier Jr/sr High School offer ?
Rainier Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rainier Jr/sr High School part of?
Rainier Jr/sr High School is part of Rainier SD 13 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-12
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 85-89% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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