Serving 308 students in grades 9-12, Willamina 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (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 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Willamina High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Willamina High School's student population of 308 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Willamina 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 Willamina High School is 0.57, 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
#653 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
26%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
1%
3%
White
60%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willamina High School's ranking?
Willamina High School is ranked #653 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Willamina High School?
The graduation rate of Willamina High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Willamina High School?
308 students attend Willamina High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Willamina High School students are White, 26% of students are American Indian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willamina High School?
Willamina High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Willamina High School offer ?
Willamina High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Willamina High School part of?
Willamina High School is part of Willamina SD 30j School District.
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