Sandy High School

Summary:

Sandy High School is a public high school located in Sandy, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,440 students. It is part of the Oregon Trail School District 46, which is ranked 11th out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Sandy High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past few years, dropping from a high of 37th out of 292 Oregon high schools in 2014-2015 to 211th out of 268 in 2023-2024, its academic performance is still below the state average. Only 26.7% of 11th-grade students are proficient or better in English Language Arts, 7.5% in Mathematics, and 28.2% in Science. Compared to nearby schools like Clackamas High School and Adrienne C. Nelson High School, Sandy High School's academic performance is generally lower.

Despite the school's diverse student population, with 31.94% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and higher per-student spending of $15,863 (above the state average), the school's academic performance suggests that the available resources may not be used effectively to support student learning. The school should examine the underlying factors contributing to the decline in performance and develop targeted strategies to improve outcomes for all students, particularly addressing the disparities observed among different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 37400 Bell St
       Sandy, OR  97055-7868


(503) 668-8011

District: Oregon Trail School District 46

SchoolDigger Rank:
211th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,603 Help


Feeder schools for Sandy High School:

Elementary:    Firwood Elementary School
    Kelso Elementary School
    Naas Elementary School
    Sandy Grade School
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Middle:    Boring Middle School
    Cedar Ridge Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  26.8 Help
Number of students:  1,434

Racial breakdown:

White:
74.3%
Hispanic:
17.2%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sandy High School ranks worse than 78.7% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.4. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Sandy 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 (74.3%), Hispanic (17.2%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sandy High School is 26.8. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sandy High School is $16,603.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sandy High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sandy High School 211th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Sandy High School in the ranking list.)

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Oregon Trail School District 46:

SchoolDigger ranks Oregon Trail School District 46 11th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sandy High School

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Rank History for all students at Sandy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 50.26 111th 225 50.7%
2005 35.67 170th 231 26.4%
2006 33.26 175th 235 25.5%
2007 39.55 168th 244 31.1%
2008 39.03 171st 249 31.3%
2009 69.82 66th 263 74.9%
2010 64.83 106th 285 62.8%
2011 67.96 97th 299 67.6%
2012 62.08 136th 308 55.8%
2013 63.93 109th 303 64.0%
2014 43.02 197th 301 34.6%
2015 79.46 37th 292 87.3%
2016 73.14 55th 292 81.2%
2017 73.62 61st 283 78.4%
2018 75.62 55th 283 80.6%
2019 67.42 80th 266 69.9%
2022 42.14 137th 241 43.2%
2023 39.34 157th 258 39.1%
2024 24.40 211th 268 21.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sandy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.85 19th 98 80.6%
2019 69.95 18th 66 72.7%
2022 52.84 19th 47 59.6%
2023 29.24 53rd 69 23.2%
2024 14.91 62nd 68 8.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sandy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.81 49th 132 62.9%
2019 48.56 47th 98 52.0%
2022 46.58 21st 53 60.4%
2023 35.89 55th 80 31.3%
2024 29.82 50th 69 27.5%
See the entire list of Best Oregon High Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.15 88th 254 65.4%
2019 64.59 65th 229 71.6%
2022 42.37 136th 241 43.6%
2023 36.31 140th 224 37.5%
2024 34.97 96th 170 43.5%
See the entire list of Best Oregon High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sandy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.94 43rd 251 82.9%
2022 53.15 78th 194 59.8%
2023 36.71 127th 200 36.5%
2024 33.48 140th 213 34.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sandy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 49.75 35th 57 38.6%
2023 34.58 58th 75 22.7%
2024 42.00 47th 69 31.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Sandy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.53 56th 250 77.6%
2022 32.76 139th 200 30.5%
2023 43.35 115th 214 46.3%
2024 20.58 185th 216 14.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sandy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.99 50th 156 67.9%
2019 67.57 35th 144 75.7%
2022 32.12 86th 123 30.1%
2023 46.11 66th 134 50.7%
2024 34.74 83rd 132 37.1%
See the entire list of Best Oregon High Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Sandy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.67 5th 14 64.3%
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Rank History for White students at Sandy High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.81 58th 266 78.2%
2019 62.90 79th 245 67.8%
2022 40.27 135th 228 40.8%
2023 34.14 167th 237 29.5%
2024 20.17 206th 244 15.6%
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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.

Sandy High School Test Scores
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Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Saturday, August 1, 2009

Open Quote I was a student of sandy high school for two years. I moved away to Barlow High school this last year, where I realized just how mediocre of a school sandy is. It is dirty, the teachers don't care enough about their students for them to actually learn in the classroom setting, and the administration is so disorganized and unrealistic that when entering into the school, you literally feel like you are walking into a make-shift prison. But the worst thing about the teachers and administrators at sandy is that if they do not want to talk to you about your problems, they will refer you around to other teachers just to get you out of their hair. I always felt like I was the hockey puck at the NHL if I had a problem concerning the administration.
I was even held back in math a year because my consoler told me the class I should have been in were full. I was forced to take an independent study to catch up. To get a clearer picture though, walk through the school's halls: it's great practice for a teenager getting ready for their license test; stop and go, stop and go, wait to turn left. It's a very frustrating experience to have to go to that school, and so I would NOT recommend this school to anyone, unless I was planning some sort of sick revenge. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Sandy High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 1350 3 7 58 12 n/a n/a 0 1430
1999 1336 7 6 53 8 n/a n/a 0 1410
2000 1298 4 11 51 10 n/a n/a 0 1374
2001 1315 6 12 47 11 n/a n/a 0 1391
2002 1258 10 17 61 18 n/a n/a 9 1373
2003 1258 10 17 61 18 n/a n/a 9 1373
2004 1258 9 16 76 27 n/a n/a 7 1393
2005 1265 4 22 82 26 n/a n/a 27 1426
2006 1230 7 23 116 38 n/a n/a 0 1414
2007 1222 8 23 99 25 n/a n/a 49 1426
2008 1236 9 28 121 24 n/a n/a 52 1470
2009 1119 14 29 109 22 n/a n/a 44 1337
2010 1058 16 12 107 30 n/a n/a 24 1247
2011 1043 11 7 136 26 2 33 0 1258
2012 1031 14 10 147 33 3 34 0 1272
2013 1086 11 14 168 32 4 43 0 1358
2014 1156 17 13 169 25 4 62 0 1446
2015 1078 12 12 168 26 5 70 0 1371
2016 1088 8 14 182 23 4 70 0 1389
2017 1087 5 15 203 26 5 81 0 1422
2018 1076 8 15 200 30 6 83 0 1418
2019 1057 15 15 199 23 8 80 0 1397
2020 982 9 14 192 13 4 82 1 1297
2021 1026 8 13 192 6 6 85 1 1337
2022 1003 4 16 221 2 6 86 8 1346
2023 1063 5 20 248 4 3 88 9 1440
2024 1066 6 15 246 6 3 84 8 1434

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 Sandy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1430 64.5 22.2 8.4
1999 1410 64.4 21.9 20.5
2000 1374 62.3 22.1 19.9
2001 1391 59.3 23.5 20.5
2002 1373 56.8 24.2 17.3
2003 1373 56.8 24.2 17.3
2004 1393 56.0 24.9 23.4
2005 1426 58.3 24.5 26.5
2006 1414 60.0 23.6 26.7
2007 1426 62.1 23.0 27.7
2008 1470 66.7 22.0 30.2
2009 1337 67.6 19.8 39.6
2010 1247 58.0 21.4 43.2
2011 1258 51.3 24.4 42.3
2012 1272 52.0 24.4 36.2
2013 1358 50.2 27.0 43.5
2014 1446 50.9 28.4 42.5
2015 1371 52.0 26.3 42
2016 1389 55.0 25.2 38.3
2017 1422 52.8 26.9 33.8
2018 1418 51.5 27.5 31
2019 1397 52.1 26.7 29.9
2020 1297 55.0 23.5 28.5
2021 1337 50.9 26.2 28.6
2022 1346 51.2 26.2 n/a
2023 1440 53.7 26.8 31.9
2024 1434 53.4 26.8 43.9

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 Sandy High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 1430 64.5 22.2 8.4
1999 1410 64.4 21.9 20.5
2000 1374 62.3 22.1 19.9
2001 1391 59.3 23.5 20.5
2002 1373 56.8 24.2 17.3
2003 1373 56.8 24.2 17.3
2004 1393 56.0 24.9 23.4
2005 1426 58.3 24.5 26.5
2006 1414 60.0 23.6 26.7
2007 1426 62.1 23.0 27.7
2008 1470 66.7 22.0 30.2
2009 1337 67.6 19.8 39.6
2010 1247 58.0 21.4 43.2
2011 1258 51.3 24.4 42.3
2012 1272 52.0 24.4 36.2
2013 1358 50.2 27.0 43.5
2014 1446 50.9 28.4 42.5
2015 1371 52.0 26.3 42
2016 1389 55.0 25.2 38.3
2017 1422 52.8 26.9 33.8
2018 1418 51.5 27.5 31
2019 1397 52.1 26.7 29.9
2020 1297 55.0 23.5 28.5
2021 1337 50.9 26.2 28.6
2022 1346 51.2 26.2 n/a
2023 1440 53.7 26.8 31.9
2024 1434 53.4 26.8 43.9

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 Sandy 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 $12,814
2020 n/a n/a $13,152
2021 n/a n/a $14,129
2022 $588 (3.7%) $15,274 (96.3%) $15,863
2023 $497 (3.0%) $16,107 (97.0%) $16,603

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sandy 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 80th of 266 High schoolsRanks 157th of 258 High schools
 30.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Sandy High School)76.655.3
 21.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon Trail School District 46)76.553.2
 23.3%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Sandy High School)34.212
 22.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon Trail School District 46)35.711.5
 24.2%
   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 Students13971440
 3.1%
African American155
 66.7%
American Indian234
 82.6%
Asian1520
 33.3%
Hispanic199248
 24.6%
Pacific Islander83
 62.5%
White10571063
 0.6%
Two or More Races8088
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.9%31.9%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sandy High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,434 students attended Sandy High School.

Sandy High School ranks in the bottom 21.3% of Oregon high schools.

Students at Sandy High School are 74% White, 17% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Sandy High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Firwood Elementary School
Elementary : Kelso Elementary School
Elementary : Naas Elementary School
Elementary : Sandy Grade School
Elementary : Welches Elementary School
Middle : Boring Middle School
Middle : Cedar Ridge Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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