Summary:
The St Helens School District 502 in Oregon is home to two high schools: St Helens High School and Plymouth High School. While both schools serve grades 9-12, they have seen varying levels of academic performance and challenges.
St Helens High School has experienced a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 154th out of 270 high schools in 2024-2025 to 228th out of 258 high schools in 2022-2023. In contrast, Plymouth High School has consistently ranked in the bottom tier of Oregon high schools, with a ranking of 267th out of 268 high schools in 2023-2024. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average, with Plymouth High School particularly struggling, with only 10% proficiency in English Language Arts and 5.3% proficiency in Science.
While both schools have a 81.8% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, they face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates of 34.3%. Additionally, Plymouth High School has a much higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (65.66%) compared to St Helens High School (48.59%), suggesting a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The funding disparities between the two schools are also evident, with St Helens High School spending $19,787 per student, while Plymouth High School spends $18,680 per student.
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