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Pacific High School

Summary:

Pacific High School is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in the coastal town of Port Orford, Oregon, with a student population of just 56 students. The school is part of the Port Orford-Langlois School District 2CJ, which is ranked 74 out of 140 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pacific High School has experienced significant fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 15th out of 292 Oregon high schools in 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 to a low of 152nd out of 268 in the current 2023-2024 school year. This volatility suggests inconsistent performance, with a notable decline in recent years. However, the school's academic performance is generally below the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science, with the exception of a strong ELA proficiency rate of 61.5% in 2022-2023, which was significantly higher than the state average of 46.2%. Interestingly, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $32,300 for the 2021-2022 school year, significantly higher than the nearby Bandon Senior High School, which has a per-student spending of $20,468.

Another notable finding is the significant performance gap between male and female students at Pacific High School, with male students ranking 40th out of 250 Oregon high schools compared to 167th out of 251 for female students in the 2017-2018 school year. Additionally, white students and low socioeconomic status (SES) students have performed relatively well, ranking 107th out of 266 and 38th out of 254 Oregon high schools, respectively, in 2017-2018. These disparities suggest that the school may need to address equity and inclusion issues to ensure all students are receiving the support they need.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 45525 Hwy 101
       Port Orford, OR  97465

(541) 348-2293

District: Port Orford-Langlois School District 2CJ

SchoolDigger Rank:
152nd of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $36,520 Help


Feeder schools for Pacific High School:

Elementary:    Driftwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  64

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.7%
Two or more races:
9.4%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  126.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pacific High School ranks worse than 56.7% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.76. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pacific High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.7%), two or more races (9.4%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 126.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Pacific High School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Pacific High School employs 5.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pacific High School is $36,520.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pacific High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pacific High School 152nd of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Pacific High School in the ranking list.)

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Port Orford-Langlois School District 2CJ:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Orford-Langlois School District 2CJ 74th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pacific High School

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Rank History for all students at Pacific High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.68 47th 225 79.1%
2005 57.97 93rd 231 59.7%
2006 79.41 36th 235 84.7%
2007 72.34 59th 244 75.8%
2008 87.52 15th 249 94.0%
2009 86.75 20th 263 92.4%
2010 68.63 86th 285 69.8%
2011 84.92 19th 299 93.6%
2012 89.18 16th 308 94.8%
2013 54.77 160th 303 47.2%
2014 78.31 49th 301 83.7%
2015 88.47 15th 292 94.9%
2016 88.18 16th 292 94.5%
2017 90.77 15th 283 94.7%
2018 69.70 73rd 283 74.2%
2023 43.76 133rd 258 48.4%
2024 39.76 152nd 268 43.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pacific High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.75 38th 254 85.0%
2023 54.68 87th 224 61.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pacific High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.70 167th 251 33.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Pacific High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.33 40th 250 84.0%
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Rank History for White students at Pacific High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.01 107th 266 59.8%
2024 37.70 147th 244 39.8%
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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.

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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Pacific High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 128 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 136
1989 129 1 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 138
1990 109 1 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 117
1991 112 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 118
1992 138 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 145
1993 144 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 151
1994 139 1 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 149
1995 169 0 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 179
1996 169 0 0 6 4 n/a n/a 0 179
1997 173 0 0 3 5 n/a n/a 0 181
1998 164 1 0 6 6 n/a n/a 0 177
1999 139 0 0 8 5 n/a n/a 0 152
2000 138 0 0 10 6 n/a n/a 0 154
2001 131 0 0 13 5 n/a n/a 0 149
2002 128 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2003 128 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 135
2004 117 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2005 119 0 1 3 2 n/a n/a 1 126
2006 118 0 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 125
2007 123 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 126
2008 125 0 5 3 0 n/a n/a 1 134
2009 111 0 5 4 0 n/a n/a 2 122
2010 121 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2011 114 0 0 8 0 1 0 0 123
2012 95 1 1 9 0 0 1 0 107
2013 88 1 1 11 1 0 0 0 102
2014 69 1 1 9 1 0 2 0 83
2015 61 1 0 8 2 0 5 0 77
2016 53 2 0 6 1 0 8 0 70
2017 51 2 2 8 1 0 6 0 70
2018 45 0 1 6 1 0 4 0 57
2019 45 0 1 7 0 0 2 0 55
2020 37 0 3 5 0 0 3 0 48
2021 41 0 1 2 0 0 4 0 48
2022 48 0 1 6 1 0 3 0 59
2023 45 0 1 4 2 0 4 0 56
2024 51 0 0 4 2 0 6 1 64

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 Pacific High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 136 13.0 10.4 22.8
1989 138 11.4 12.1 23.2
1990 117 11.2 10.4 20.5
1991 118 10.3 11.4 18.6
1992 145 10.6 13.6 n/a
1993 151 13.0 11.6 14.6
1994 149 13.2 11.3 21.5
1995 179 11.7 15.3 27.4
1996 179 11.7 15.3 27.4
1997 181 12.5 14.5 25.4
1998 177 13.2 13.4 28.2
1999 152 12.0 12.7 39.5
2000 154 11.4 13.5 32.5
2001 149 11.8 12.6 40.3
2002 135 11.2 12.1 48.9
2003 135 11.2 12.1 48.9
2004 123 10.7 11.5 49.6
2005 126 10.3 12.2 58.4
2006 125 10.0 12.5 55.2
2007 126 10.3 12.2 54.8
2008 134 11.5 11.7 54.1
2009 122 10.6 11.5 53.3
2010 128 10.1 12.6 53.1
2011 123 9.5 12.8 55.3
2012 107 7.8 13.6 59.8
2013 102 7.8 13.0 62.7
2014 83 7.4 11.0 69.9
2015 77 7.0 11.0 64.9
2016 70 9.0 7.7 65.7
2017 70 8.6 8.1 55.7
2018 57 8.3 6.8 64.9
2019 55 8.3 6.5 54.5
2020 48 6.8 7.0 58.3
2021 48 6.7 7.0 n/a
2022 59 5.3 10.9 n/a
2023 56 4.6 12.0 125
2024 64 5.3 11.8 126.6

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 Pacific High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 136 13.0 10.4 22.8
1989 138 11.4 12.1 23.2
1990 117 11.2 10.4 20.5
1991 118 10.3 11.4 18.6
1992 145 10.6 13.6 n/a
1993 151 13.0 11.6 14.6
1994 149 13.2 11.3 21.5
1995 179 11.7 15.3 27.4
1996 179 11.7 15.3 27.4
1997 181 12.5 14.5 25.4
1998 177 13.2 13.4 28.2
1999 152 12.0 12.7 39.5
2000 154 11.4 13.5 32.5
2001 149 11.8 12.6 40.3
2002 135 11.2 12.1 48.9
2003 135 11.2 12.1 48.9
2004 123 10.7 11.5 49.6
2005 126 10.3 12.2 58.4
2006 125 10.0 12.5 55.2
2007 126 10.3 12.2 54.8
2008 134 11.5 11.7 54.1
2009 122 10.6 11.5 53.3
2010 128 10.1 12.6 53.1
2011 123 9.5 12.8 55.3
2012 107 7.8 13.6 59.8
2013 102 7.8 13.0 62.7
2014 83 7.4 11.0 69.9
2015 77 7.0 11.0 64.9
2016 70 9.0 7.7 65.7
2017 70 8.6 8.1 55.7
2018 57 8.3 6.8 64.9
2019 55 8.3 6.5 54.5
2020 48 6.8 7.0 58.3
2021 48 6.7 7.0 n/a
2022 59 5.3 10.9 n/a
2023 56 4.6 12.0 125
2024 64 5.3 11.8 126.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pacific High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $30,353
2020 n/a n/a $31,188
2021 n/a n/a $30,366
2022 n/a $32,300 (100.0%) $32,300
2023 $00 (0.0%) $36,520 (100.0%) $36,520

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pacific 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Pacific High School)63.615.4
 48.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Port Orford-Langlois School District 2CJ)63.615.4
 48.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students5556
 1.8%
African American00
American Indian02
Asian11
Hispanic74
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White4545
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%125%
 70.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pacific High School

Students at Pacific High School are 80% White, 9% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% American Indian, 2% Not Specified.

Pacific High School ranks 152nd of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 64 students attended Pacific High School.

Pacific High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Driftwood Elementary School


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