Ontario High School

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Ontario High School ranks 193 rd of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Ontario High School is a public high school serving 656 students in grades 9-12 in Ontario, Oregon. The school is part of the Ontario School District 8C, which is ranked 105 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Ontario High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in proficiency rates for 11th-grade students in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, its performance has been inconsistent over the years. The school's statewide ranking has ranged from 85th to 248th out of Oregon high schools, suggesting it is struggling to maintain consistent academic progress. Notably, Vale High School, which is 14 miles away, consistently ranks in the top 10% of Oregon high schools and outperforms Ontario High School across all academic measures. Similarly, Nyssa High School, 10 miles away, also outperforms Ontario High School in most academic areas.

The high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students at Ontario High School, with over 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and the school's location within a lower-ranked school district may be contributing factors to its academic challenges. Additionally, the school's relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.8 could be a factor in its underperformance. Addressing these issues and aligning resources to target areas of weakness could be crucial steps in helping Ontario High School improve its performance and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1115 W Idaho Ave
Ontario, OR 97914-2146

(541) 889-5309

District: Ontario School District 8C

SchoolDigger Rank:
193^rd of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,033

Feeder schools for Ontario High School:

Elementary:	Aiken Elementary School
	Alameda Elementary School
	Cairo Elementary School
	May Roberts Elementary School
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	Pioneer Elementary School
Middle:	Ontario Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 691

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

67.9%

White:

27.8%

Two or more races:

3.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ontario High School ranks worse than 72% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Ontario 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 (67.9%), White (27.8%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ontario High School is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare Ontario High School employs 43.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ontario High School is $21,033.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ontario High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontario High School 193^rd of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Ontario High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Migrant students:

Female students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Ontario School District 8C:

SchoolDigger ranks Ontario School District 8C 105^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ontario High School

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Rank History for all students at Ontario High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	31.38	175^th	225	22.2%
2005	16.92	207^th	231	10.4%
2006	16.92	213^th	235	9.4%
2007	28.29	196^th	244	19.7%
2008	10.20	231^st	249	7.2%
2009	28.24	216^th	263	17.9%
2010	35.72	219^th	285	23.2%
2011	37.55	224^th	299	25.1%
2012	54.61	166^th	308	46.1%
2013	47.50	194^th	303	36.0%
2014	35.52	229^th	301	23.9%
2015	20.54	248^th	292	15.1%
2016	33.59	217^th	292	25.7%
2017	30.11	211^th	283	25.4%
2018	39.91	176^th	283	37.8%
2019	34.17	187^th	266	29.7%
2022	53.21	94^th	241	61.0%
2023	59.75	85^th	258	67.1%
2024	28.68	193^rd	268	28.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ontario High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.51	3^rd	8	62.5%
2023	43.76	7^th	9	22.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Ontario High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	18.03	94^th	98	4.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	57.21	98^th	254	61.4%
2019	50.36	114^th	229	50.2%
2022	53.56	93^rd	241	61.4%
2023	73.49	38^th	224	83.0%
2024	33.59	103^rd	170	39.4%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Ontario High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	90.19	1^st	20	95.0%
2024	42.53	9^th	17	47.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Ontario High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	49.24	134^th	251	46.6%
2019	44.86	119^th	199	40.2%
2022	41.52	113^th	194	41.8%
2023	67.84	48^th	200	76.0%
2024	29.96	156^th	213	26.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ontario High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.76	41^st	46	10.9%
2024	26.31	53^rd	69	23.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Ontario High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	29.31	196^th	250	21.6%
2019	35.30	149^th	206	27.7%
2022	62.83	61^st	200	69.5%
2023	50.98	96^th	214	55.1%
2024	27.01	162^nd	216	25.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ontario High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	37.08	107^th	156	31.4%
2019	33.15	103^rd	144	28.5%
2022	59.24	34^th	123	72.4%
2023	68.91	27^th	134	79.9%
2024	39.37	72^nd	132	45.5%

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Rank History for White students at Ontario High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	70.35	66^th	266	75.2%
2019	54.27	114^th	245	53.5%
2022	76.84	40^th	228	82.5%
2023	72.58	53^rd	237	77.6%
2024	32.85	171^st	244	29.9%

See the entire list of Best Oregon High Schools for White Students!

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 Ontario High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	465	3	20	98	4	n/a	n/a	0	590
1989	448	2	20	114	2	n/a	n/a	0	586
1990	603	5	34	161	3	n/a	n/a	0	806
1991	582	5	29	143	2	n/a	n/a	0	761
1992	596	3	23	157	1	n/a	n/a	0	780
1993	598	3	30	185	5	n/a	n/a	0	821
1994	578	3	30	218	3	n/a	n/a	0	832
1995	557	6	28	217	7	n/a	n/a	0	815
1996	557	6	28	217	7	n/a	n/a	0	815
1997	560	2	17	227	4	n/a	n/a	0	810
1998	561	3	22	206	5	n/a	n/a	0	797
1999	556	6	20	226	12	n/a	n/a	0	820
2000	508	7	25	253	7	n/a	n/a	0	800
2001	468	3	27	273	7	n/a	n/a	0	778
2002	452	6	26	270	5	n/a	n/a	0	759
2003	452	6	26	270	5	n/a	n/a	0	759
2004	447	10	21	262	8	n/a	n/a	0	748
2005	407	11	27	304	7	n/a	n/a	1	757
2006	398	10	26	341	5	n/a	n/a	0	780
2007	386	6	20	376	4	n/a	n/a	47	839
2008	375	6	22	402	5	n/a	n/a	34	844
2009	347	10	20	410	6	n/a	n/a	35	828
2010	316	1	9	446	1	n/a	n/a	27	800
2011	248	4	11	457	20	0	47	0	787
2012	248	5	14	437	16	2	26	0	748
2013	252	6	14	448	8	0	15	0	743
2014	250	6	15	438	8	0	9	0	726
2015	237	4	16	433	5	0	9	0	704
2016	262	11	13	392	3	0	12	0	693
2017	255	7	9	389	3	0	8	0	671
2018	241	6	7	368	2	1	10	0	635
2019	236	8	2	401	2	1	11	0	661
2020	206	5	1	426	2	1	10	1	652
2021	198	5	3	465	2	0	12	1	686
2022	185	6	5	436	3	0	13	0	648
2023	189	6	2	439	2	0	17	1	656
2024	192	3	2	469	1	0	23	1	691

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 Ontario High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	590	33.1	17.8	20.3
1989	586	33.5	17.4	14.8
1990	806	44.8	17.9	20.1
1991	761	47.3	16.0	23.4
1992	780	47.1	16.5	19.9
1993	821	50.0	16.4	17.2
1994	832	49.8	16.7	17.4
1995	815	47.0	17.3	22.1
1996	815	47.0	17.3	22.1
1997	810	41.3	19.6	19
1998	797	46.7	17.1	21.5
1999	820	43.5	18.9	26.6
2000	800	43.9	18.2	26.1
2001	778	45.0	17.3	31.6
2002	759	44.8	16.9	42.7
2003	759	44.8	16.9	42.7
2004	748	44.0	17.0	48.8
2005	757	41.3	18.3	57.7
2006	780	45.0	17.3	58.5
2007	839	59.4	14.1	58.6
2008	844	49.7	17.0	59.8
2009	828	48.0	17.3	63.9
2010	800	48.0	16.6	65.1
2011	787	38.7	20.3	63
2012	748	38.2	19.5	65.4
2013	743	36.0	20.6	68
2014	726	36.8	19.6	71.6
2015	704	38.0	18.5	66.1
2016	693	38.0	18.2	73.6
2017	671	36.8	18.2	73.6
2018	635	37.8	16.7	73.5
2019	661	33.5	19.7	73.5
2020	652	41.8	15.5	73.6
2021	686	39.7	17.2	n/a
2022	648	40.0	16.2	n/a
2023	656	38.9	16.8	104.9
2024	691	43.9	15.7	100.3

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 Ontario High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	590	33.1	17.8	20.3
1989	586	33.5	17.4	14.8
1990	806	44.8	17.9	20.1
1991	761	47.3	16.0	23.4
1992	780	47.1	16.5	19.9
1993	821	50.0	16.4	17.2
1994	832	49.8	16.7	17.4
1995	815	47.0	17.3	22.1
1996	815	47.0	17.3	22.1
1997	810	41.3	19.6	19
1998	797	46.7	17.1	21.5
1999	820	43.5	18.9	26.6
2000	800	43.9	18.2	26.1
2001	778	45.0	17.3	31.6
2002	759	44.8	16.9	42.7
2003	759	44.8	16.9	42.7
2004	748	44.0	17.0	48.8
2005	757	41.3	18.3	57.7
2006	780	45.0	17.3	58.5
2007	839	59.4	14.1	58.6
2008	844	49.7	17.0	59.8
2009	828	48.0	17.3	63.9
2010	800	48.0	16.6	65.1
2011	787	38.7	20.3	63
2012	748	38.2	19.5	65.4
2013	743	36.0	20.6	68
2014	726	36.8	19.6	71.6
2015	704	38.0	18.5	66.1
2016	693	38.0	18.2	73.6
2017	671	36.8	18.2	73.6
2018	635	37.8	16.7	73.5
2019	661	33.5	19.7	73.5
2020	652	41.8	15.5	73.6
2021	686	39.7	17.2	n/a
2022	648	40.0	16.2	n/a
2023	656	38.9	16.8	104.9
2024	691	43.9	15.7	100.3

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 Ontario High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$15,317
2020	n/a	n/a	$15,983
2021	n/a	n/a	$17,322
2022	$1,365 (8.2%)	$15,190 (91.8%)	$16,554
2023	$1,523 (7.2%)	$19,510 (92.8%)	$21,033

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ontario 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 187^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 85^th of 258 High schools	37.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario High School)	60.4	57.7	2.7%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Ontario School District 8C)	59.2	55	4.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ontario High School)	16.6	18.2	1.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Ontario School District 8C)	16.2	16.8	0.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Ontario High School)	33.1	43.3	10.2%
11th Grade Science (Ontario School District 8C)	32	40.3	8.3%
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	661	656	0.8%
African American	8	6	25%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	401	439	9.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	236	189	19.9%
Two or More Races	11	17	54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	73.5%	104.9%	31.4%

Schools Near Ontario 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 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Ontario High School	Public	9-12	1115 W Idaho Ave	Ontario	97914	Malheur County	Ontario School District 8C	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 889-5309	691	44	15.7	100.3%	192 (27.8%)	3 (0.4%)	469 (67.9%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	28.7	193^rd of 268 public high schools	28.0%		59.8	85^th of 258 public high schools	67.1%	108	41.1	11.0	19.9	$21,033	$1,523	$19,510
Nyssa High School	Public	9-12	824 Adrian Blvd	Nyssa	97913	Malheur County	Nyssa School District 26	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 372-2287	345	20	17.1	92.5%	119 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	214 (62.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	56	99^th of 268 public high schools	63.1%		73.3	56^th of 258 public high schools	78.3%	43	49.3	25.3	31.6	$25,357	$8,302	$17,055
Vale High School	Public	9-12	505 Viking Dr	Vale	97918	Malheur County	Vale School District 84	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 473-3181	296	19	15.3	70.6%	229 (77.4%)	1 (0.3%)	58 (19.6%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	95.4	10^th of 268 public high schools	96.3%		89	22^nd of 258 public high schools	91.5%	12	74.2	47.5	60.3	$21,463	$2,060	$19,403

Frequently Asked Questions about Ontario High School

What schools feed into Ontario High School?

Ontario High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Aiken Elementary School
Elementary : Alameda Elementary School
Elementary : Cairo Elementary School
Elementary : May Roberts Elementary School
Elementary : Pioneer Elementary School
Middle : Ontario Middle School

Ontario High School

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High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Ontario School District 8C:

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Rank History for Ontario High School

Rank History for all students at Ontario High School

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ontario High School

Rank History for Special Education students at Ontario High School

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

Rank History for Migrant students at Ontario High School

Rank History for Female students at Ontario High School

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ontario High School

Rank History for Male students at Ontario High School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Ontario High School

Rank History for White students at Ontario High School

Enrollment information for Ontario High School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ontario High School

Student/Teacher Ratio Ontario High School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Ontario High School

Impact of COVID-19 on Ontario High School

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Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Ontario High School