Serving 312 students in grades 6-12, Santiam Junior/senior 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 6-12
- Enrollment: 312 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Santiam Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Santiam Junior/senior High School's student population of 312 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
312 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Santiam Junior/senior 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 Santiam Junior/senior High School is 0.40, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#946 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
11%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
76%
59%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Santiam Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Santiam Junior/senior High School is ranked #946 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Santiam Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Santiam Junior/senior High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Santiam Junior/senior High School?
312 students attend Santiam Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Santiam Junior/senior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santiam Junior/senior High School?
Santiam Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santiam Junior/senior High School offer ?
Santiam Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Santiam Junior/senior High School part of?
Santiam Junior/senior High School is part of Santiam Canyon SD 129j School District.
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