Wallowa School District 12

The Wallowa School District 12 in Oregon consists of 3 schools: 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The data reveals stark differences in performance between the schools, with Wallowa High School standing out as the district's top performer, consistently ranking among the top 27 high schools in Oregon and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wallowa High School boasts strong academic performance, with 66.7% of 11th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 61.1% proficient or better in Science, significantly outperforming state averages. The school also has a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 81.8% and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.2, suggesting smaller class sizes and more individualized attention for students. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district do not appear to be as strong performers, with lower rankings and proficiency rates compared to state averages.

Across the district, there are some concerning trends, such as high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 34.3% to 34.3%, and relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.06% at Wallowa Elementary to 67.69% at Wallowa High School. The varying levels of spending per student, from $33,326 per student at Wallowa High School to $13,466 per student at Wallowa Middle School, raise questions about equity and resource allocation within the district. Addressing these challenges and ensuring that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed should be a priority for the Wallowa School District 12.