St Paul School District 45

The St Paul School District 45 in Oregon is home to two schools - St Paul High School and St Paul Elementary School. While the high school is a top performer in the state, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates. The elementary school serves a particularly high-need student population, with nearly all students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

St Paul High School is a standout, ranking 17th out of 258 Oregon high schools in 2022-2023 and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, the school struggles with a below-average 4-year graduation rate of 81.8% and high chronic absenteeism at 34.3%. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science are generally below the state averages.

In contrast, St Paul Elementary School ranks 142nd out of 706 Oregon elementary schools, placing it in the top 20%. The school has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three years. However, it also faces the challenge of high chronic absenteeism at 34.3%. The school's academic performance is more mixed, with some grades performing above the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, while others fall below. The school serves a highly disadvantaged student population, with an exceptionally high 97.93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.