Harrisburg High School

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Harrisburg High School ranks 141 st of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harrisburg High School is a public high school located in Harrisburg, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 250 students. The school is part of the Harrisburg School District 7J, which is ranked 77 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harrisburg High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores for 11th grade students, with only 11.8% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 20% in Mathematics, and 36.4% in Science, compared to the state averages of 45.2%, 20%, and 32%, respectively. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with a high of 3 stars from SchoolDigger in 2018-2019 and a low of 1 star in 2016-2017 and 2021-2022. While the school has shown some strengths in specific student subgroups, such as female and Hispanic students, it has struggled with the performance of male students and low-income students.

Comparing Harrisburg High School to nearby high-performing schools, such as Sheldon High School and Central Linn High School, highlights the need for Harrisburg High School to address its academic deficiencies and provide more equitable educational opportunities for all students. The school's relatively high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 33.2% in 2022-2023, may contribute to its academic challenges, as research has shown a correlation between poverty and lower academic achievement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

400 S 9th St
Harrisburg, OR 97446

(541) 995-6626

District: Harrisburg School District 7J

SchoolDigger Rank:
141^st of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,163

Feeder schools for Harrisburg High School:

Elementary:	Harrisburg Elementary School
Middle:	Harrisburg Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.1%

Hispanic:

9.7%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harrisburg High School ranks worse than 52.6% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.92. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Harrisburg High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.1%), Hispanic (9.7%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrisburg High School is 13.1. (See more...)

Compare Harrisburg High School employs 17.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg High School is $21,163.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrisburg High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg High School 141^st of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Harrisburg High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Harrisburg School District 7J:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg School District 7J 77^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrisburg High School

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Rank History for all students at Harrisburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	62.45	77^th	225	65.8%
2005	72.88	47^th	231	79.7%
2006	40.56	152^nd	235	35.3%
2007	53.60	117^th	244	52.0%
2008	34.46	184^th	249	26.1%
2009	53.33	128^th	263	51.3%
2010	46.49	188^th	285	34.0%
2011	63.03	119^th	299	60.2%
2012	39.06	221^st	308	28.2%
2013	24.90	253^rd	303	16.5%
2014	25.64	250^th	301	16.9%
2015	13.20	265^th	292	9.2%
2016	39.53	191^st	292	34.6%
2017	20.61	240^th	283	15.2%
2018	45.00	161^st	283	43.1%
2019	59.89	100^th	266	62.4%
2022	20.46	209^th	241	13.3%
2024	43.92	141^st	268	47.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harrisburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.27	31^st	98	68.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrisburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	55.93	102^nd	254	59.8%
2019	47.09	121^st	229	47.2%
2022	20.56	209^th	241	13.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Harrisburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.84	157^th	251	37.5%
2019	72.62	46^th	199	76.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Harrisburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	44.98	145^th	250	42.0%
2019	49.84	106^th	206	48.5%
2022	14.85	187^th	200	6.5%
2023	11.93	198^th	214	7.5%
2024	35.56	136^th	216	37.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrisburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	83.28	14^th	144	90.3%

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Rank History for White students at Harrisburg High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	39.55	180^th	266	32.3%
2019	51.62	122^nd	245	50.2%
2022	11.89	210^th	228	7.9%
2024	40.70	135^th	244	44.7%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harrisburg High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	249	1	5	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1998	233	0	4	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1999	205	0	4	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	219
2000	213	0	4	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	229
2001	207	0	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	215
2002	197	0	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2003	197	0	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	217
2004	200	0	4	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	222
2005	221	0	6	21	0	n/a	n/a	2	250
2006	238	0	9	21	1	n/a	n/a	0	269
2007	233	1	7	24	2	n/a	n/a	10	277
2008	233	3	4	26	4	n/a	n/a	10	280
2009	237	5	4	28	4	n/a	n/a	10	288
2010	243	1	3	29	3	n/a	n/a	8	287
2011	248	4	1	20	2	1	7	0	283
2012	230	1	2	25	2	1	9	0	270
2013	231	1	2	35	3	0	10	0	282
2014	217	0	2	35	3	1	12	0	270
2015	248	0	2	35	3	3	13	0	304
2016	258	0	2	31	2	1	10	0	304
2017	246	0	2	34	6	2	13	0	303
2018	233	0	1	37	5	2	15	0	293
2019	205	0	2	32	1	1	13	0	254
2020	311	0	3	49	5	2	15	0	385
2021	197	0	2	32	1	0	9	0	241
2022	201	1	1	29	1	0	8	1	242
2023	201	1	0	31	2	0	14	1	250
2024	189	2	0	23	3	1	17	1	236

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harrisburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	269	21.7	12.4	16.7
1998	245	16.9	14.5	12.7
1999	219	16.7	13.1	20.1
2000	229	13.5	17.0	14.4
2001	215	13.1	16.4	24.2
2002	217	13.6	16.0	29.5
2003	217	13.6	16.0	29.5
2004	222	13.4	16.6	32
2005	250	13.9	18.0	31
2006	269	16.0	16.8	33.1
2007	277	19.0	14.6	35.2
2008	280	16.3	17.2	38.5
2009	288	16.7	17.2	46.8
2010	287	17.2	16.6	55.2
2011	283	16.3	17.3	58.3
2012	270	15.3	17.5	49.3
2013	282	16.1	17.5	50.4
2014	270	16.8	15.9	47
2015	304	18.0	16.8	53
2016	304	17.0	17.8	50.3
2017	303	17.8	17.0	46.5
2018	293	18.2	16.0	49.8
2019	254	18.7	13.5	34.6
2020	385	24.5	15.6	32.2
2021	241	17.2	13.9	n/a
2022	242	18.7	12.9	n/a
2023	250	15.3	16.2	33.2
2024	236	17.9	13.1	43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harrisburg High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	269	21.7	12.4	16.7
1998	245	16.9	14.5	12.7
1999	219	16.7	13.1	20.1
2000	229	13.5	17.0	14.4
2001	215	13.1	16.4	24.2
2002	217	13.6	16.0	29.5
2003	217	13.6	16.0	29.5
2004	222	13.4	16.6	32
2005	250	13.9	18.0	31
2006	269	16.0	16.8	33.1
2007	277	19.0	14.6	35.2
2008	280	16.3	17.2	38.5
2009	288	16.7	17.2	46.8
2010	287	17.2	16.6	55.2
2011	283	16.3	17.3	58.3
2012	270	15.3	17.5	49.3
2013	282	16.1	17.5	50.4
2014	270	16.8	15.9	47
2015	304	18.0	16.8	53
2016	304	17.0	17.8	50.3
2017	303	17.8	17.0	46.5
2018	293	18.2	16.0	49.8
2019	254	18.7	13.5	34.6
2020	385	24.5	15.6	32.2
2021	241	17.2	13.9	n/a
2022	242	18.7	12.9	n/a
2023	250	15.3	16.2	33.2
2024	236	17.9	13.1	43.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrisburg High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$14,725
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,127
2021	n/a	n/a	$15,991
2022	$1,429 (8.0%)	$16,464 (92.0%)	$17,893
2023	$1,345 (6.4%)	$19,817 (93.6%)	$21,163

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisburg High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 100^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 209^th of 241 High schools	49.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg High School)	59.4	29.2	30.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg School District 7J)	58.5	29.2	29.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg High School)	31.3	15.8	15.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg School District 7J)	30.8	15.8	15%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	254	250	1.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	32	31	3.1%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	205	201	2%
Two or More Races	13	14	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.6%	33.2%	1.4%

Schools Near Harrisburg High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)			OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harrisburg High School	Public	9-12	400 S 9th St	Harrisburg	97446	Linn County	Harrisburg School District 7J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 995-6626	236	18	13.1	43.6%	189 (80.1%)	2 (0.8%)	23 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.2%)	43.9	141^st of 268 public high schools	47.4%					(n/a)			11.8			20.0		36.4	$21,163	$1,345	$19,817
Junction City High School	Public	9-12	1135 W 6th St	Junction City	97448	Lane County	Junction City School District 69	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 998-2343	517	32	16.4	44.9%	382 (73.9%)	7 (1.4%)	82 (15.9%)	5 (1.0%)	12 (2.3%)	4 (0.8%)	19 (3.7%)	20.7	221^st of 268 public high schools	17.5%		28	200^th of 258 public high schools	22.5%	21			20.8			13.7		20.7	$21,698	$851	$20,847
Monroe High School	Public	9-12	365 N Fifth St	Monroe	97456	Benton County	Monroe School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 847-5161	126	9	14.2	38.1%	86 (68.3%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (27.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)	63.6	80^th of 268 public high schools	70.1%		44	129^th of 258 public high schools	50.0%	49			66.7			10.5		50.0	$23,470	$1,036	$22,434
Central Linn High School	Public	7-12	32433 Hwy 228	Halsey	97348	Linn County	Central Linn School District 552	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 369-2811	282	14	20.3	53.9%	226 (80.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (12.8%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	83.7	32^nd of 268 public high schools	88.1%		17.2	229^th of 258 public high schools	11.2%	197	35.7	43.3	73.2	31.0	33.3	25.6	36.7	57.8	$20,865	$1,507	$19,358
North Eugene High School	Public	9-12	250 Silver Ln	Eugene	97404	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-4500	1,105	51	21.6	54.8%	667 (60.4%)	21 (1.9%)	242 (21.9%)	12 (1.1%)	15 (1.4%)	8 (0.7%)	130 (11.8%)								(n/a)								66.7	$20,978	$1,219	$19,759
Willamette High School	Public	9-12	1801 Echo Hollow Rd	Eugene	97402	Lane County	Bethel School District 52	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 689-0731	1,474	78	18.9	66.1%	848 (57.5%)	27 (1.8%)	399 (27.1%)	40 (2.7%)	20 (1.4%)	6 (0.4%)	109 (7.4%)	23.6	213^th of 268 public high schools	20.5%		38.4	161^st of 258 public high schools	37.6%	52			20.5			6.1		28.4	$17,188	$1,165	$16,022
Kalapuya High School	Public	9-12	1200 N Terry St	Eugene	97402	Lane County	Bethel School District 52	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 607-9853	102	8	12.7	77.5%	57 (55.9%)	1 (1.0%)	33 (32.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (6.9%)								(n/a)								7.4	$26,575	$2,051	$24,523
Sheldon High School	Public	9-12	2455 Willakenzie Rd	Eugene	97401	Lane County	Eugene School District 4J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 790-6600	1,521	73	20.9	37.1%	1,000 (65.7%)	24 (1.6%)	256 (16.8%)	51 (3.4%)	12 (0.8%)	9 (0.6%)	154 (10.1%)	72.2	55^th of 268 public high schools	79.5%		87.9	26^th of 258 public high schools	89.9%	29			52.2			28.9		46.7	$19,148	$1,170	$17,978
Martin Luther King Junior Education Center	Public	6-12	2727 Martin Luther King Jr Blv	Eugene	97401	Lane County	Lane Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 682-4715	0	2	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Transitions	Public	12	1717 City View St	Eugene	97402	Lane County	Lane Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(541) 461-8500	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg High School

Is Harrisburg High School a good school?

Harrisburg High School ranks 141^st of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Harrisburg High School?

Students at Harrisburg High School are 80% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Harrisburg High School in?

Harrisburg School District 7J

How many students attend Harrisburg High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 236 students attended Harrisburg High School.

What schools feed into Harrisburg High School?

Harrisburg High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Harrisburg Elementary School
Middle : Harrisburg Middle School

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