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Pendleton SD 16 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 908 students in Pendleton SD 16 School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Oregon.
Public High Schools in Pendleton SD 16 School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Public High School in Pendleton SD 16 School District have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pendleton High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
8 Schools
366 Schools
# Students
2,901 Students
206,095 Students
# Teachers
163 Teachers
10,358 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pendleton SD 16 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 185 school districts in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 187 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30%
Graduation Rate
75%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.58
% American Indian
11%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
25%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
62%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,502 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,349. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,898 is less than the state median of $19,399. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$9,902 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$10,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,502
$18,349
Spending / Student
$13,898
$19,399
Best Pendleton SD 16 School District Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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