Is Hermiston High School a good school?

Hermiston High School ranks 112 th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Hermiston High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,692 students attended Hermiston High School.

What is the racial makeup of Hermiston High School?

Students at Hermiston High School are 58% Hispanic, 37% White, 3% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Hermiston High School?

Hermiston High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Desert View Elementary School Elementary : Highland Hills Elementary School Elementary : Rocky Heights Elementary School Elementary : Sunset Elementary School Elementary : West Park Elementary School Middle : Armand Larive Middle School Middle : Sandstone Middle School

Hermiston High School

Summary:

Hermiston High School is a public high school in Hermiston, Oregon, serving 1,739 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Hermiston School District 8, which is ranked 47 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hermiston High School consistently ranks in the top half of Oregon high schools, with particularly strong performance in English Language Arts (ELA). In 2023-2024, 62.7% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, significantly higher than the state average of 45.2%. However, the school's performance in Mathematics is relatively weaker, with only 18% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, slightly below the state average of 20%. The school's White and Migrant student subgroups perform well, ranking in the top quartile of Oregon high schools, but its Hispanic, Multi-racial, and Special Education subgroups have lower rankings.

Compared to nearby schools, Riverside Junior/Senior High School and Irrigon Junior/Senior High School have lower rankings and test scores than Hermiston High School, while Umatilla High School and Stanfield Secondary School have even lower performance. Hermiston High School's overall performance has been relatively stable over the past several years, and the school could benefit from targeted interventions to address its weaker areas, such as Mathematics and the performance of its Special Education and Multi-racial student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 9-12

600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838-2399

(541) 667-6100

District: Hermiston School District 8

SchoolDigger Rank:
112^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,849

Feeder schools for Hermiston High School:

Elementary:	Desert View Elementary School
	Highland Hills Elementary School
	Rocky Heights Elementary School
	Sunset Elementary School
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	West Park Elementary School
Middle:	Armand Larive Middle School
	Sandstone Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 1,692

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

58.1%

White:

36.8%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hermiston High School ranks better than 58.2% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.49. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Hermiston 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: Hispanic (58.1%), White (36.8%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hermiston High School is 19.7. (See more...)

Compare Hermiston High School employs 85.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hermiston High School is $17,849.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hermiston High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermiston High School 112^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Hermiston High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Hermiston School District 8:

SchoolDigger ranks Hermiston School District 8 47^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hermiston High School

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Rank History for all students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	37.99	154^th	225	31.6%
2005	41.06	153^rd	231	33.8%
2006	32.69	179^th	235	23.8%
2007	41.25	160^th	244	34.4%
2008	32.56	189^th	249	24.1%
2009	48.34	156^th	263	40.7%
2010	46.23	189^th	285	33.7%
2011	44.91	207^th	299	30.8%
2012	57.33	155^th	308	49.7%
2013	63.56	112^th	303	63.0%
2014	67.20	94^th	301	68.8%
2015	44.97	172^nd	292	41.1%
2016	56.52	126^th	292	56.8%
2017	55.90	123^rd	283	56.5%
2018	60.39	107^th	283	62.2%
2019	46.70	140^th	266	47.4%
2022	41.37	139^th	241	42.3%
2023	40.28	155^th	258	39.9%
2024	51.49	112^th	268	58.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.02	33^rd	98	66.3%
2024	16.86	59^th	68	13.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	44.43	8^th	13	38.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	56.64	41^st	132	68.9%
2019	33.57	69^th	98	29.6%
2023	13.96	79^th	80	1.3%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	59.68	92^nd	254	63.8%
2019	58.21	78^th	229	65.9%
2022	41.65	138^th	241	42.7%
2023	31.39	159^th	224	29.0%
2024	48.52	78^th	170	54.1%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	82.97	3^rd	20	85.0%
2024	62.62	6^th	17	64.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	65.22	85^th	251	66.1%
2019	41.12	133^rd	199	33.2%
2022	36.09	127^th	194	34.5%
2023	41.11	115^th	200	42.5%
2024	57.69	75^th	213	64.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	44.43	38^th	57	33.3%
2023	80.36	8^th	75	89.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	53.36	113^th	250	54.8%
2019	47.36	112^th	206	45.6%
2022	45.69	95^th	200	52.5%
2023	39.78	129^th	214	39.7%
2024	44.68	108^th	216	50.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	58.96	51^st	156	67.3%
2019	44.13	80^th	144	44.4%
2022	31.79	88^th	123	28.5%
2023	38.17	84^th	134	37.3%
2024	52.04	47^th	132	64.4%

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Rank History for White students at Hermiston High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	72.70	61^st	266	77.1%
2019	60.73	88^th	245	64.1%
2022	72.03	53^rd	228	76.8%
2023	62.58	74^th	237	68.8%
2024	64.19	74^th	244	69.7%

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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 Hermiston High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	877	10	33	77	3	n/a	n/a	0	1000
1989	923	6	32	84	5	n/a	n/a	0	1050
1990	882	7	37	96	10	n/a	n/a	0	1032
1991	888	14	26	114	5	n/a	n/a	0	1047
1992	902	11	30	139	7	n/a	n/a	0	1089
1993	875	14	32	163	8	n/a	n/a	0	1092
1994	849	10	35	179	7	n/a	n/a	0	1080
1995	807	8	23	221	10	n/a	n/a	0	1069
1996	807	8	23	221	10	n/a	n/a	0	1069
1997	807	6	18	247	7	n/a	n/a	0	1085
1998	816	6	20	252	14	n/a	n/a	0	1108
1999	838	6	16	247	10	n/a	n/a	0	1117
2000	842	12	16	276	9	n/a	n/a	0	1155
2001	828	11	23	305	8	n/a	n/a	0	1175
2002	818	18	25	336	11	n/a	n/a	0	1208
2003	818	18	25	336	11	n/a	n/a	0	1208
2004	835	19	32	369	8	n/a	n/a	0	1263
2005	809	23	34	404	12	n/a	n/a	4	1286
2006	803	25	34	426	15	n/a	n/a	0	1303
2007	804	30	38	481	12	n/a	n/a	4	1369
2008	844	25	32	492	17	n/a	n/a	3	1413
2009	841	19	29	506	9	n/a	n/a	1	1405
2010	809	14	26	574	14	n/a	n/a	19	1456
2011	821	9	19	584	17	4	16	0	1470
2012	781	8	19	587	15	4	16	0	1430
2013	761	6	19	582	10	5	15	0	1398
2014	736	7	17	564	12	3	15	0	1354
2015	756	7	15	597	8	4	14	0	1401
2016	764	14	13	687	7	3	21	0	1509
2017	774	16	14	748	8	5	23	0	1588
2018	774	13	13	799	6	5	27	0	1637
2019	756	9	18	833	3	7	29	0	1655
2020	741	5	15	839	3	8	27	0	1638
2021	743	7	18	897	1	7	29	1	1703
2022	711	11	15	919	5	5	28	3	1697
2023	702	14	13	968	4	3	30	5	1739
2024	622	12	10	983	4	4	49	8	1692

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 Hermiston High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1000	58.9	16.9	18.5
1989	1050	54.3	19.3	0
1990	1032	53.9	19.1	20
1991	1047	55.6	18.8	20.1
1992	1089	50.0	21.7	n/a
1993	1092	60.5	18.0	0
1994	1080	61.7	17.5	0
1995	1069	62.0	17.2	16.8
1996	1069	62.0	17.2	16.8
1997	1085	59.1	18.4	14
1998	1108	59.2	18.7	35.4
1999	1117	63.3	17.6	24.2
2000	1155	65.5	17.6	20
2001	1175	66.7	17.6	26.5
2002	1208	65.0	18.6	28.5
2003	1208	65.0	18.6	28.5
2004	1263	64.3	19.6	37.1
2005	1286	64.3	20.0	40.3
2006	1303	65.0	20.0	48
2007	1369	70.6	19.4	51.6
2008	1413	66.0	21.4	48.7
2009	1405	68.5	20.5	53
2010	1456	66.5	21.8	54.8
2011	1470	63.5	23.1	54.6
2012	1430	58.9	24.2	57.2
2013	1398	59.5	23.4	57.9
2014	1354	59.9	22.5	n/a
2015	1401	61.0	22.9	64.1
2016	1509	64.0	23.5	63.9
2017	1588	70.8	22.4	61.2
2018	1637	72.8	22.4	58.6
2019	1655	75.5	21.9	68.2
2020	1638	78.0	21.0	55.9
2021	1703	81.6	20.8	57.2
2022	1697	81.2	20.8	n/a
2023	1739	82.4	21.1	48.3
2024	1692	85.8	19.7	68.4

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 Hermiston High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1000	58.9	16.9	18.5
1989	1050	54.3	19.3	0
1990	1032	53.9	19.1	20
1991	1047	55.6	18.8	20.1
1992	1089	50.0	21.7	n/a
1993	1092	60.5	18.0	0
1994	1080	61.7	17.5	0
1995	1069	62.0	17.2	16.8
1996	1069	62.0	17.2	16.8
1997	1085	59.1	18.4	14
1998	1108	59.2	18.7	35.4
1999	1117	63.3	17.6	24.2
2000	1155	65.5	17.6	20
2001	1175	66.7	17.6	26.5
2002	1208	65.0	18.6	28.5
2003	1208	65.0	18.6	28.5
2004	1263	64.3	19.6	37.1
2005	1286	64.3	20.0	40.3
2006	1303	65.0	20.0	48
2007	1369	70.6	19.4	51.6
2008	1413	66.0	21.4	48.7
2009	1405	68.5	20.5	53
2010	1456	66.5	21.8	54.8
2011	1470	63.5	23.1	54.6
2012	1430	58.9	24.2	57.2
2013	1398	59.5	23.4	57.9
2014	1354	59.9	22.5	n/a
2015	1401	61.0	22.9	64.1
2016	1509	64.0	23.5	63.9
2017	1588	70.8	22.4	61.2
2018	1637	72.8	22.4	58.6
2019	1655	75.5	21.9	68.2
2020	1638	78.0	21.0	55.9
2021	1703	81.6	20.8	57.2
2022	1697	81.2	20.8	n/a
2023	1739	82.4	21.1	48.3
2024	1692	85.8	19.7	68.4

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 Hermiston High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$12,610
2020	n/a	n/a	$13,327
2021	n/a	n/a	$14,051
2022	$1,288 (7.8%)	$15,196 (92.2%)	$16,484
2023	$1,153 (6.5%)	$16,696 (93.5%)	$17,849

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hermiston High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 140^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 155^th of 258 High schools	7.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston High School)	76.2	45.8	30.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Hermiston School District 8)	74.6	45.3	29.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hermiston High School)	30.9	16.2	14.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Hermiston School District 8)	30.2	16	14.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Hermiston High School)	22.6	31.1	8.5%
11th Grade Science (Hermiston School District 8)	21.6	30.7	9.1%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	32.7	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1655	1739	5.1%
African American	9	14	55.6%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	18	13	27.8%
Hispanic	833	968	16.2%
Pacific Islander	7	3	57.1%
White	756	702	7.1%
Two or More Races	29	30	3.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	68.2%	48.3%	19.9%

Schools Near Hermiston 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
Hermiston High School	Public	9-12	600 S 1st St	Hermiston	97838	Umatilla County	Hermiston School District 8	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 667-6100	1,692	86	19.7	68.4%	622 (36.8%)	12 (0.7%)	983 (58.1%)	10 (0.6%)	4 (0.2%)	4 (0.2%)	49 (2.9%)	51.5	112^th of 268 public high schools	58.2%		40.3	155^th of 258 public high schools	39.9%	43				62.7				18.0		24.9	$17,849	$1,153	$16,696
Stanfield Secondary School	Public	6-12	1100 N Main	Stanfield	97875	Umatilla County	Stanfield School District 61	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 449-3851	286	16	17.3	77.6%	125 (43.7%)	2 (0.7%)	146 (51.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.5%)	25.3	208^th of 268 public high schools	22.4%		33.9	173^rd of 258 public high schools	32.9%	35	19.6	24.2	21.2	26.5	10.9	21.2	15.2	11.8	9.1	26.5	$16,001	$00	$16,001
Umatilla High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	1400 7th St	Umatilla	97882	Umatilla County	Umatilla School District 6R	No	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(541) 922-6525	478	25	18.8	81.4%	116 (24.3%)	0 (0.0%)	338 (70.7%)	3 (0.6%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.9%)	20.2	224^th of 268 public high schools	16.4%		16.3	233^rd of 258 public high schools	9.7%	9				34.4				10.8		10.9	$19,112	$1,505	$17,607
Irrigon Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	315 E Wyoming Ave	Irrigon	97844	Morrow County	Morrow School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 922-5551	369	21	17.2	67.8%	143 (38.8%)	1 (0.3%)	216 (58.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	19.1	228^th of 268 public high schools	14.9%		37.1	167^th of 258 public high schools	35.3%	61		22.6	18.2	32.6		5.7	14.5	10.9	8.9	11.8	$18,534	$868	$17,666
Riverside Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	210 Boardman Ave	Boardman	97818	Morrow County	Morrow School District 1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 481-2525	496	27	18.0	67.7%	88 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	404 (81.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.8%)	37.5	166^th of 268 public high schools	38.1%		26.9	202^nd of 258 public high schools	21.7%	36		33.3	22.7	42.2		16.7	12.0	12.2	8.0	30.0	$16,898	$979	$15,919

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hermiston High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Hermiston High School

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Impact of COVID-19 on Hermiston High School

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Schools Near Hermiston High School