Serving 684 students in grades 9-12, Sweet Home 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Sweet Home 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 Sweet Home High School is 0.30, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sweet Home High School?
The graduation rate of Sweet Home High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sweet Home High School?
684 students attend Sweet Home High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sweet Home High School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sweet Home High School?
Sweet Home High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sweet Home High School offer ?
Sweet Home High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Sweet Home High School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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