Is South Umpqua High School a good school?

South Umpqua High School ranks in the bottom 22.0% of Oregon high schools.

How many students attend South Umpqua High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 443 students attended South Umpqua High School.

What is the racial makeup of South Umpqua High School?

Students at South Umpqua High School are 78% White, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into South Umpqua High School?

South Umpqua High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Canyonville School Elementary : Myrtle Creek Elementary School Elementary : Tri City Elementary School Middle : Coffenberry Middle School

South Umpqua High School

Summary:

South Umpqua High School is a public high school located in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 443 students. The school is part of the South Umpqua School District 19, which is ranked 119 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

South Umpqua High School has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 38.9% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.2%. In mathematics, only 7.8% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 20%. The school's performance in science was also below the state average, with only 19.4% of 11th-grade students being proficient or better, compared to the state average of 32%. When compared to nearby schools, such as Roseburg High School, which has significantly higher test scores, South Umpqua High School generally performs worse academically.

Despite spending $17,280 per student, which is higher than the spending at some nearby schools, such as Phoenix School ($10,956 per student) and Dillard Alternative High School ($9,797 per student), the higher spending does not seem to translate into better academic outcomes for South Umpqua High School. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 18.4 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is higher than some nearby schools like Phoenix School (13.1) and Riddle High School (11.2), which could be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges.

Detail:

Public 9-12

501 NW Chadwick Ln
Myrtle Creek, OR 97457-9797

(541) 863-3118

District: South Umpqua School District 19

SchoolDigger Rank:
209^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,571

Feeder schools for South Umpqua High School:

Elementary:	Canyonville School
	Myrtle Creek Elementary School
	Tri City Elementary School
Middle:	Coffenberry Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 24.8

Number of students: 443

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.7%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Umpqua High School ranks worse than 78% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at South Umpqua 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 (77.7%), Hispanic (11.1%), two or more races (8.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 72.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Umpqua High School is 24.8. (See more...)

Compare South Umpqua High School employs 17.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Umpqua High School is $20,571.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Umpqua High School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Umpqua High School 209^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See South Umpqua High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

South Umpqua School District 19:

SchoolDigger ranks South Umpqua School District 19 119^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Umpqua High School

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Rank History for all students at South Umpqua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2004	31.08	177^th	225	21.3%
2005	22.23	199^th	231	13.9%
2006	27.11	193^rd	235	17.9%
2007	21.69	209^th	244	14.3%
2008	50.78	133^rd	249	46.6%
2009	31.36	212^th	263	19.4%
2010	18.05	247^th	285	13.3%
2011	22.19	253^rd	299	15.4%
2012	36.57	230^th	308	25.3%
2013	36.92	230^th	303	24.1%
2014	20.10	259^th	301	14.0%
2015	47.16	161^st	292	44.9%
2016	19.00	250^th	292	14.4%
2017	23.06	234^th	283	17.3%
2018	47.60	153^rd	283	45.9%
2019	44.96	148^th	266	44.4%
2022	3.85	241^st	241	0.0%
2023	37.80	163^rd	258	36.8%
2024	24.93	209^th	268	22.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Umpqua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	60.41	90^th	254	64.6%
2019	55.48	92^nd	229	59.8%
2022	3.82	241^st	241	0.0%
2023	50.97	99^th	224	55.8%
2024	44.81	84^th	170	50.6%

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Rank History for Female students at South Umpqua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	50.46	129^th	251	48.6%
2019	61.42	76^th	199	61.8%
2023	48.52	92^nd	200	54.0%
2024	20.22	176^th	213	17.4%

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Rank History for Male students at South Umpqua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	41.13	156^th	250	37.6%
2019	45.63	119^th	206	42.2%
2022	7.33	198^th	200	1.0%
2023	24.59	164^th	214	23.4%
2024	30.48	146^th	216	32.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Umpqua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	54.14	61^st	156	60.9%
2023	56.36	53^rd	134	60.4%
2024	53.17	45^th	132	65.9%

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Rank History for White students at South Umpqua High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	47.56	146^th	266	45.1%
2019	32.37	183^rd	245	25.3%
2022	3.50	227^th	228	0.4%
2023	30.25	180^th	237	24.1%
2024	20.94	203^rd	244	16.8%

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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 South Umpqua High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	685	0	1	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	698
1989	594	0	6	12	12	n/a	n/a	0	624
1990	586	0	10	14	18	n/a	n/a	0	628
1991	614	2	1	10	5	n/a	n/a	0	632
1992	601	1	6	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	626
1993	632	0	12	12	6	n/a	n/a	0	662
1994	623	3	7	12	24	n/a	n/a	0	669
1995	634	5	7	13	24	n/a	n/a	0	683
1996	634	5	7	13	24	n/a	n/a	0	683
1997	591	4	9	13	27	n/a	n/a	0	644
1998	593	1	10	13	15	n/a	n/a	0	632
1999	607	0	6	13	19	n/a	n/a	0	645
2000	549	0	10	16	16	n/a	n/a	0	591
2001	504	0	13	19	18	n/a	n/a	0	554
2002	526	5	9	18	19	n/a	n/a	0	577
2003	526	5	9	18	19	n/a	n/a	0	577
2004	545	7	12	19	18	n/a	n/a	2	603
2005	515	1	8	13	10	n/a	n/a	33	580
2006	482	7	13	28	30	n/a	n/a	0	560
2007	454	2	5	18	13	n/a	n/a	48	540
2008	439	1	4	21	23	n/a	n/a	60	548
2009	414	1	3	17	17	n/a	n/a	50	502
2010	401	0	1	38	15	n/a	n/a	25	480
2011	399	0	1	30	15	0	28	0	473
2012	334	0	1	33	11	0	23	0	402
2013	355	0	0	33	14	0	21	0	423
2014	343	1	3	31	17	0	22	0	417
2015	345	3	3	29	16	1	30	0	427
2016	322	5	4	33	14	0	28	0	406
2017	312	3	4	35	16	0	30	0	400
2018	311	2	1	31	8	0	27	0	380
2019	317	1	3	29	13	0	25	2	390
2020	305	1	3	36	6	0	47	1	399
2021	298	0	4	42	5	0	40	1	390
2022	306	0	3	35	10	0	42	2	398
2023	330	0	4	42	9	0	56	2	443
2024	344	0	4	49	6	0	36	4	443

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 South Umpqua High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	698	40.0	17.4	12.8
1989	624	37.0	16.8	19.7
1990	628	36.5	17.2	9.6
1991	632	35.6	17.7	14.1
1992	626	35.0	17.8	12.1
1993	662	36.5	18.1	27.5
1994	669	37.5	17.8	21.4
1995	683	34.1	20.0	17.6
1996	683	34.1	20.0	17.6
1997	644	34.6	18.6	20.2
1998	632	37.8	16.7	16.8
1999	645	39.0	16.5	28.1
2000	591	37.8	15.6	25
2001	554	29.5	18.8	27.1
2002	577	29.5	19.6	37.1
2003	577	29.5	19.6	37.1
2004	603	29.0	20.8	38.4
2005	580	28.5	20.4	44.4
2006	560	27.0	20.7	45.5
2007	540	33.3	16.2	54.5
2008	548	30.2	18.1	54.1
2009	502	28.0	17.9	56.9
2010	480	24.5	19.5	56
2011	473	24.5	19.3	52.4
2012	402	19.0	21.1	64.2
2013	423	18.9	22.3	46.8
2014	417	18.0	23.1	51.1
2015	427	21.0	20.3	55.3
2016	406	22.0	18.4	60.8
2017	400	19.4	20.5	62
2018	380	19.5	19.4	59.5
2019	390	21.7	17.9	44.6
2020	399	22.7	17.5	57.9
2021	390	22.0	17.7	n/a
2022	398	25.0	15.9	n/a
2023	443	24.0	18.4	71.6
2024	443	17.8	24.8	72.2

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 South Umpqua High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	698	40.0	17.4	12.8
1989	624	37.0	16.8	19.7
1990	628	36.5	17.2	9.6
1991	632	35.6	17.7	14.1
1992	626	35.0	17.8	12.1
1993	662	36.5	18.1	27.5
1994	669	37.5	17.8	21.4
1995	683	34.1	20.0	17.6
1996	683	34.1	20.0	17.6
1997	644	34.6	18.6	20.2
1998	632	37.8	16.7	16.8
1999	645	39.0	16.5	28.1
2000	591	37.8	15.6	25
2001	554	29.5	18.8	27.1
2002	577	29.5	19.6	37.1
2003	577	29.5	19.6	37.1
2004	603	29.0	20.8	38.4
2005	580	28.5	20.4	44.4
2006	560	27.0	20.7	45.5
2007	540	33.3	16.2	54.5
2008	548	30.2	18.1	54.1
2009	502	28.0	17.9	56.9
2010	480	24.5	19.5	56
2011	473	24.5	19.3	52.4
2012	402	19.0	21.1	64.2
2013	423	18.9	22.3	46.8
2014	417	18.0	23.1	51.1
2015	427	21.0	20.3	55.3
2016	406	22.0	18.4	60.8
2017	400	19.4	20.5	62
2018	380	19.5	19.4	59.5
2019	390	21.7	17.9	44.6
2020	399	22.7	17.5	57.9
2021	390	22.0	17.7	n/a
2022	398	25.0	15.9	n/a
2023	443	24.0	18.4	71.6
2024	443	17.8	24.8	72.2

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 South Umpqua High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$14,259
2020	n/a	n/a	$15,002
2021	n/a	n/a	$16,194
2022	$1,853 (10.7%)	$15,427 (89.3%)	$17,280
2023	$3,795 (18.4%)	$16,776 (81.6%)	$20,571

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Umpqua 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 148^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 163^rd of 258 High schools	7.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Umpqua High School)	71.4	47.9	23.5%
11th Grade English Language Arts (South Umpqua School District 19)	71.4	47.4	24%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Umpqua High School)	20.9	17.9	3%
11th Grade Mathematics (South Umpqua School District 19)	20.9	17.7	3.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (South Umpqua High School)	33.7	23.7	10%
11th Grade Science (South Umpqua School District 19)	33.7	23.4	10.3%
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	390	443	13.6%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	13	9	30.8%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	29	42	44.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	317	330	4.1%
Two or More Races	25	56	124%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	44.6%	71.6%	26.9%

Schools Near South Umpqua 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 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th 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
South Umpqua High School	Public	9-12	501 NW Chadwick Ln	Myrtle Creek	97457	Douglas County	South Umpqua School District 19	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 863-3118	443	18	24.8	72.2%	344 (77.7%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (11.1%)	4 (0.9%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (8.1%)	24.9	209^th of 268 public high schools	22.0%		37.8	163^rd of 258 public high schools	36.8%	46			38.9			7.8		19.4	$20,571	$3,795	$16,776
Riddle High School	Public	7-12	127 Main St	Riddle	97469	Douglas County	Riddle School District 70	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 874-2251	174	15	11.3	86.2%	145 (83.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.2%)	26.2	203^rd of 268 public high schools	24.3%					(n/a)	20.8		20.0	12.5	12.5		9.1	25.0	$25,406	$4,250	$21,155
Dillard Alternative High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	165 Dyke Rd	Dillard	97432	Douglas County	Winston-Dillard School District 116	No	(n/a)	Yes	No	(541) 679-3023	63	2	31.5	77.8%	50 (79.4%)	1 (1.6%)	6 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.3%)	4.8	265^th of 268 public high schools	1.1%		5.6	255^th of 258 public high schools	1.2%	10			8.3					8.3	$9,916	$3,258	$6,657
Douglas High School	Public	9-12	1381 NW Douglas	Winston	97496	Douglas County	Winston-Dillard School District 116	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 679-3001	363	23	15.7	74.7%	284 (78.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (12.1%)	2 (0.6%)	10 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.1%)	62.9	81^st of 268 public high schools	69.8%		16.9	231^st of 258 public high schools	10.5%	150			68.2			14.9		41.2	$19,511	$4,274	$15,237
Horizons - Foster Educational Program	Public	6-12	948 SE Roberts Ave	Roseburg	97470	Douglas County	Douglas Education Service District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 440-4777	17	4	4.2		12 (70.6%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.9%)								(n/a)
Phoenix School	Public, Charter	8-12	3131 NE Diamond Lake Blvd	Roseburg	97470	Douglas County	Douglas County School District 4	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 673-3036	160	15	10.9	125.0%	120 (75.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (11.3%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (8.8%)	38.1	163^rd of 268 public high schools	39.2%					(n/a)		15.4	37.0				10.0	29.6	$5,834	$00	$5,834
Roseburg High School	Public	9-12	400 Harvard Ave	Roseburg	97470	Douglas County	Douglas County School District 4	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 440-4142	1,665	80	20.9	64.4%	1,256 (75.4%)	12 (0.7%)	205 (12.3%)	33 (2.0%)	21 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	129 (7.7%)	66.5	71^st of 268 public high schools	73.5%		43.7	135^th of 258 public high schools	47.7%	64			58.5			21.2		43.2	$16,683	$00	$16,683

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