Colton High School

Summary:

Colton High School is a public high school located in Colton, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school is part of the Colton School District 53, which is ranked 129 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Colton High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state and nearby schools in academic proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20% of 11th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, 11.8% in Mathematics, and 10% in Science, all significantly lower than the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 72nd out of 266 high schools in 2018-2019 to 240th out of 241 in 2021-2022, and its SchoolDigger rating has also varied from 4 stars to 0 stars. Colton High School has shown disparities in performance among different student groups, with female students ranking 23rd out of 251 high schools in 2017-2018, while male students ranked 86th out of 250.

The high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch at Colton High School, ranging from 20.39% in 2022-2023 to 52.82% in 2020-2021, suggests that the school serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which may be a contributing factor to its academic performance. Compared to nearby high schools like Gladstone High School, Adrienne C. Nelson High School, and West Linn High School, Colton High School's performance lags behind, with lower academic proficiency rates and worse statewide rankings. The school's inconsistent performance over the years indicates the need for a more comprehensive and targeted approach to school improvement.

Detail:

Public 9-12

30205 S Wall St
Colton, OR 97017-9795

(503) 824-2311

District: Colton School District 53

SchoolDigger Rank:
241^st of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,840

Feeder schools for Colton High School:

Elementary:	Colton Elementary School
Middle:	Colton Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 162

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.9%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 40.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colton High School ranks worse than 89.9% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.58. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Colton 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 (88.9%), two or more races (5.6%), Hispanic (4.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 40.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colton High School is 13.5. (See more...)

Compare Colton High School employs 12 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colton High School is $23,840.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Colton High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colton High School 241^st of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Colton High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Colton School District 53:

SchoolDigger ranks Colton School District 53 129^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colton High School

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Rank History for all students at Colton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	41.33	143^rd	225	36.4%
2005	62.14	81^st	231	64.9%
2006	61.80	76^th	235	67.7%
2007	64.52	78^th	244	68.0%
2008	86.64	17^th	249	93.2%
2009	67.27	77^th	263	70.7%
2010	81.37	33^rd	285	88.4%
2011	73.51	74^th	299	75.3%
2012	72.42	69^th	308	77.6%
2013	79.84	38^th	303	87.5%
2014	74.76	66^th	301	78.1%
2015	54.25	132^nd	292	54.8%
2016	67.81	82^nd	292	71.9%
2017	47.02	161^st	283	43.1%
2018	74.33	61^st	283	78.4%
2019	69.84	72^nd	266	72.9%
2022	3.87	240^th	241	0.4%
2023	40.28	154^th	258	40.3%
2024	15.58	241^st	268	10.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	54.87	104^th	254	59.1%
2022	3.84	240^th	241	0.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Colton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	83.54	23^rd	251	90.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Colton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	60.54	86^th	250	65.6%
2022	4.81	200^th	200	0.0%
2024	10.96	209^th	216	3.2%

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Rank History for White students at Colton High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	63.86	97^th	266	63.5%
2019	64.26	75^th	245	69.4%
2022	3.44	228^th	228	0.0%
2023	29.80	181^st	237	23.6%
2024	12.93	225^th	244	7.8%

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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 Colton High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	243	1	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	253
1989	243	1	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
1990	234	2	1	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	241
1991	252	1	6	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	260
1992	239	1	7	4	5	n/a	n/a	0	256
1993	250	0	7	2	9	n/a	n/a	0	268
1994	263	1	6	4	10	n/a	n/a	0	284
1995	252	3	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	263
1996	252	3	0	3	5	n/a	n/a	0	263
1997	221	0	0	2	13	n/a	n/a	0	236
1998	248	1	1	1	10	n/a	n/a	0	261
1999	235	3	2	2	8	n/a	n/a	0	250
2000	221	5	3	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	234
2001	233	4	3	1	9	n/a	n/a	0	250
2002	228	1	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	3	240
2003	228	1	1	3	4	n/a	n/a	3	240
2004	238	1	0	3	6	n/a	n/a	2	250
2005	256	3	5	6	9	n/a	n/a	1	280
2006	240	6	3	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	264
2007	231	1	1	8	4	n/a	n/a	2	247
2008	216	3	2	11	5	n/a	n/a	1	238
2009	216	0	2	10	3	n/a	n/a	2	233
2010	231	1	1	12	3	n/a	n/a	8	256
2011	233	1	3	14	1	0	5	0	257
2012	211	1	4	13	1	0	6	0	236
2013	206	0	1	13	2	0	8	0	230
2014	203	1	0	11	2	0	10	0	227
2015	209	0	1	6	0	0	9	0	225
2016	194	1	0	10	1	1	11	0	218
2017	173	0	0	13	0	1	12	0	199
2018	167	0	0	15	0	1	10	0	193
2019	163	1	2	15	0	0	12	1	194
2020	163	0	2	16	1	0	11	1	194
2021	162	0	0	17	1	1	13	1	195
2022	149	0	2	7	1	1	6	0	166
2023	135	1	1	7	1	0	6	1	152
2024	144	0	1	7	0	0	9	1	162

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	253	18.2	13.9	7.5
1989	252	17.0	14.8	10.3
1990	241	16.9	14.2	4.6
1991	260	17.2	15.1	5.8
1992	256	16.2	15.8	9.8
1993	268	16.8	16.0	11.9
1994	284	17.4	16.3	10.6
1995	263	13.7	19.2	9.9
1996	263	13.7	19.2	9.9
1997	236	13.1	18.0	13.1
1998	261	13.1	19.9	16.1
1999	250	12.9	19.4	18.4
2000	234	13.0	18.0	19.2
2001	250	13.0	19.2	42.4
2002	240	11.8	20.3	23.2
2003	240	11.8	20.3	23.2
2004	250	12.9	19.4	19.4
2005	280	12.9	21.7	21.5
2006	264	13.0	20.3	21.6
2007	247	13.5	18.3	15.9
2008	238	14.2	16.8	15.2
2009	233	12.8	18.2	16.9
2010	256	12.0	21.3	24.6
2011	257	13.3	19.2	33.5
2012	236	13.5	17.4	37.3
2013	230	9.0	25.5	28.3
2014	227	12.0	18.8	26.9
2015	225	10.0	22.5	33.3
2016	218	12.0	18.1	28.4
2017	199	10.8	18.3	29.6
2018	193	12.2	15.8	24.4
2019	194	11.5	16.8	24.7
2020	194	13.5	14.3	27.3
2021	195	11.6	16.7	52.8
2022	166	14.1	11.7	n/a
2023	152	12.0	12.6	20.4
2024	162	12.0	13.5	40.7

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 Colton High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	253	18.2	13.9	7.5
1989	252	17.0	14.8	10.3
1990	241	16.9	14.2	4.6
1991	260	17.2	15.1	5.8
1992	256	16.2	15.8	9.8
1993	268	16.8	16.0	11.9
1994	284	17.4	16.3	10.6
1995	263	13.7	19.2	9.9
1996	263	13.7	19.2	9.9
1997	236	13.1	18.0	13.1
1998	261	13.1	19.9	16.1
1999	250	12.9	19.4	18.4
2000	234	13.0	18.0	19.2
2001	250	13.0	19.2	42.4
2002	240	11.8	20.3	23.2
2003	240	11.8	20.3	23.2
2004	250	12.9	19.4	19.4
2005	280	12.9	21.7	21.5
2006	264	13.0	20.3	21.6
2007	247	13.5	18.3	15.9
2008	238	14.2	16.8	15.2
2009	233	12.8	18.2	16.9
2010	256	12.0	21.3	24.6
2011	257	13.3	19.2	33.5
2012	236	13.5	17.4	37.3
2013	230	9.0	25.5	28.3
2014	227	12.0	18.8	26.9
2015	225	10.0	22.5	33.3
2016	218	12.0	18.1	28.4
2017	199	10.8	18.3	29.6
2018	193	12.2	15.8	24.4
2019	194	11.5	16.8	24.7
2020	194	13.5	14.3	27.3
2021	195	11.6	16.7	52.8
2022	166	14.1	11.7	n/a
2023	152	12.0	12.6	20.4
2024	162	12.0	13.5	40.7

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 Colton High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$14,946
2020	n/a	n/a	$16,136
2021	n/a	n/a	$18,214
2022	$2,501 (11.1%)	$19,953 (88.9%)	$22,454
2023	$692 (2.9%)	$23,148 (97.1%)	$23,840

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colton High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 72^nd of 266 High schools	Ranks 154^th of 258 High schools	32.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Colton High School)	75.9	45.5	30.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Colton School District 53)	75.9	43.5	32.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	194	152	21.6%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	15	7	53.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	163	135	17.2%
Two or More Races	12	6	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	24.7%	20.4%	4.3%

Schools Near Colton 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 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th 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
Colton High School	Public	9-12	30205 S Wall St	Colton	97017	Clackamas County	Colton School District 53	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 824-2311	162	12	13.5	40.7%	144 (88.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (4.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.6%)	15.6	241^st of 268 public high schools	10.1%		40.3	154^th of 258 public high schools	40.3%	87				20.0				11.8		10.0	$23,840	$692	$23,148
Molalla High School	Public	9-12	357 Francis St	Molalla	97038	Clackamas County	Molalla River School District 35	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 829-2355	773	42	18.2	48.8%	527 (68.2%)	1 (0.1%)	180 (23.3%)	6 (0.8%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	39 (5.0%)	53.1	105^th of 268 public high schools	60.8%		74.3	54^th of 258 public high schools	79.1%	51				36.2				25.0		39.6	$17,264	$78	$17,185
Estacada High School	Public	9-12	355 NE 6th Ave	Estacada	97023	Clackamas County	Estacada School District 108	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 630-8515	548	23	23.8	45.8%	390 (71.2%)	5 (0.9%)	104 (19.0%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.2%)	34	177^th of 268 public high schools	34.0%		49.6	110^th of 258 public high schools	57.4%	67				40.6				12.0		27.1	$18,984	$552	$18,432
Oregon City Senior High School	Public	9-12	19761 S Beavercreek Rd	Oregon City	97045	Clackamas County	Oregon City School District 62	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 785-8900	1,928	79	24.4	32.8%	1,369 (71.0%)	16 (0.8%)	324 (16.8%)	34 (1.8%)	7 (0.4%)	7 (0.4%)	139 (7.2%)	59.2	90^th of 268 public high schools	66.4%		18.3	223^rd of 258 public high schools	13.6%	133				53.7				22.3		35.2	$16,462	$724	$15,738
Canby High School	Public	9-12	721 SW 4th Ave	Canby	97013	Clackamas County	Canby School District 86	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 263-7200	1,395	63	22.1	42.2%	845 (60.6%)	2 (0.1%)	460 (33.0%)	13 (0.9%)	5 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	60 (4.3%)	56.1	98^th of 268 public high schools	63.4%		64	74^th of 258 public high schools	71.3%	24				46.3				27.8		23.6	$17,499	$731	$16,768
Oregon City Service Learning Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	995 South End Rd	Oregon City	97045	Clackamas County	Oregon City School District 62	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 785-8445	121	7	17.2	77.7%	84 (69.4%)	1 (0.8%)	20 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (6.6%)								(n/a)				10.0							$5,619	$512	$5,107
Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences	Public, Charter	6-12	1306 12th St	Oregon City	97045	Clackamas County	Oregon City School District 62	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 785-7860	365	17	21.4	28.2%	300 (82.2%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (5.2%)	46	132^nd of 268 public high schools	50.7%		41.6	147^th of 258 public high schools	43.0%	15	27.8	38.5	26.7	23.8	20.4	23.1	9.8	10.5	13.8	56.0	$16,106	$643	$15,463
West Linn High School	Public	9-12	5464 W "A" St	West Linn	97068	Clackamas County	West Linn-Wilsonville School District 3J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 673-7800	1,858	87	21.2	12.7%	1,373 (73.9%)	22 (1.2%)	168 (9.0%)	100 (5.4%)	6 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	184 (9.9%)	87.1	26^th of 268 public high schools	90.3%		87.8	27^th of 258 public high schools	89.5%	1				66.4				41.5		47.7	$15,293	$233	$15,061
Gladstone High School	Public	9-12	18800 Portland Ave	Gladstone	97027	Clackamas County	Gladstone School District 115	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 655-2544	571	27	21.0	50.4%	400 (70.1%)	6 (1.1%)	94 (16.5%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	41 (7.2%)	37.6	165^th of 268 public high schools	38.4%		56.3	90^th of 258 public high schools	65.1%	75				40.9				17.7		25.0	$20,614	$1,431	$19,182
Adrienne C. Nelson High School	Public	9-12	14897 SE Parklane Dr	Happy Valley	97015	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5750	1,430	50	28.5	34.9%	740 (51.7%)	50 (3.5%)	186 (13.0%)	311 (21.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	131 (9.2%)	51.9	110^th of 268 public high schools	59.0%		84.9	30^th of 258 public high schools	88.4%	80				53.9				23.9		24.0	$12,294	$1,204	$11,090

Frequently Asked Questions about Colton High School

What schools feed into Colton High School?

Colton High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Colton Elementary School
Middle : Colton Middle School

How many students attend Colton High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 162 students attended Colton High School.

Is Colton High School a good school?

Colton High School ranks in the bottom 10.1% of Oregon high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Colton High School?

Students at Colton High School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What district is Colton High School in?

Colton School District 53

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