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Vale High School

Public Grades 9-12

18^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 270 Oregon High Schools

Better than 93% of Oregon high schools

Summary

Located in Vale, Oregon, Vale High School is a public high school serving 296 students in grades 9-12. As part of the highly-ranked Vale School District 84, Vale High School consistently performs among the top 10-28 high schools in the state, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Vale High School's academic excellence is evident across several key metrics. Students excel on state assessments, scoring significantly higher than the state average in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school also maintains impressive graduation rates, ranging from 81.3% to 95.5% over the past few years, well above the state average. Notably, Vale High School supports the academic achievement of diverse student groups, including female, male, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students, ranking among the top schools in Oregon for these subgroups.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Adrian High School, Ontario High School, and Nyssa High School, Vale High School stands out with its significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. This suggests the school's strategic investment in resources, with spending per student ranging from $19,094 to $21,463, contributes to its exceptional educational outcomes.

293

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$23,523

Per pupil spending ?

90.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

505 Viking Dr
Vale, OR 97918-1499

(541) 473-3181

District: Vale School District 84

Feeder schools for Vale High School:

Elementary:	Vale Elementary School
	Willowcreek Elementary School
Middle:	Vale Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.7%

Hispanic:

22.5%

Two or more races:

2.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2014 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Oregon average (55% vs 33% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Oregon high schools

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Oregon average (83%)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

District avg55%

Oregon avg33%

18^th of 270

Oregon public high schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 17 pts since 2015

From top 24% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Oregon High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

8^th of 140Vale School District 84 among Oregon districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	91.6	18 of 270	93.3%	★★★★★
2024	95.4	10 of 268	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	89.0	22 of 258	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	84.2	28 of 241	88.4%	★★★★☆
2019	56.1	111 of 266	58.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.8	72 of 283	74.6%	★★★★☆
2017	64.6	87 of 283	69.3%	★★★★☆
2016	68.8	77 of 292	73.6%	★★★★☆
2015	69.4	69 of 292	76.4%	★★★★☆
2014	46.6	184 of 301	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	61.3	123 of 303	59.4%	★★★☆☆
2012	78.0	46 of 308	85.1%	★★★★☆
2011	64.1	114 of 299	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	57.1	139 of 285	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	55.0	123 of 263	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	56.3	118 of 249	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2007	26.0	201 of 244	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	70.8	53 of 235	77.4%	★★★★☆
2005	35.4	172 of 231	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	79.3	29 of 225	87.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	95.1	8 of 211	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.6	7 of 213	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	81.7	26 of 200	87.0%	★★★★☆
2022	96.2	6 of 194	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	62.1	73 of 199	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	86.5	18 of 251	92.8%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	44 of 138	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	95.9	2 of 132	98.5%	★★★★★
2022	86.7	7 of 123	94.3%	★★★★★
2019	53.8	59 of 144	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.8	52 of 156	66.7%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	69.6	26 of 166	84.3%	★★★★☆
2024	87.6	10 of 170	94.1%	★★★★★
2023	96.3	7 of 224	96.9%	★★★★★
2022	84.4	27 of 241	88.8%	★★★★☆
2019	75.4	36 of 229	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	84.6	17 of 254	93.3%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	84.3	27 of 237	88.6%	★★★★☆
2024	93.1	15 of 216	93.1%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	8 of 214	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	69.3	44 of 200	78.0%	★★★★☆
2019	57.4	83 of 206	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.4	118 of 250	52.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	43.9	47 of 94	50.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	93.1	13 of 250	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	93.4	12 of 244	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	87.3	19 of 237	92.0%	★★★★★
2022	81.7	29 of 228	87.3%	★★★★☆
2019	56.1	108 of 245	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.5	70 of 266	73.7%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Female (2025)96th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)95th percentile~ school

Male (2025)89th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)84th percentile-9 vs school

Hispanic (2025)68th percentile-25 vs school

Special Education (2025)50th percentile-43 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts67%+23 vs state

Science58%+26 vs state

Mathematics38%+18 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSAS English Language Arts (2025)	OSAS Mathematics (2025)	OSAS Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vale High School	Public	9-12	505 Viking Dr	Vale	97918	Malheur County	Vale School District 84	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 473-3181	293	20	15.0	90.4%	216 (73.7%)	0 (0.0%)	66 (22.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.4%)	91.6	18^th of 270 public high schools	93.3%		95.4	10^th of 268 public high schools	96.3%	8	67.1	38.5	58.2	$23,523	$1,326	$22,197
Ontario High School	Public	9-12	1115 W Idaho Ave	Ontario	97914	Malheur County	Ontario School District 8C	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 889-5309	709	40	17.7	100.0%	194 (27.4%)	1 (0.1%)	482 (68.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (4.1%)	25.4	208^th of 270 public high schools	23.0%		28.7	193^rd of 268 public high schools	28.0%	15	32.5	12.1	21.7	$22,143	$1,253	$20,890
Nyssa High School	Public	9-12	824 Adrian Blvd	Nyssa	97913	Malheur County	Nyssa School District 26	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 372-2287	335	23	14.4	91.6%	91 (27.2%)	1 (0.3%)	235 (70.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.4%)	82	39^th of 270 public high schools	85.6%		56	99^th of 268 public high schools	63.1%	60	70.0	34.3	40.8	$20,490	$909	$19,580
Adrian High School	Public	9-12	305 Owyhee St	Adrian	97901	Malheur County	Adrian School District 61	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 372-2335	83	9	9.0	71.1%	59 (71.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (27.7%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.5	114^th of 270 public high schools	57.8%		79.3	40^th of 268 public high schools	85.1%	74	44.0	15.4	40.7	$33,261	$328	$32,933

Frequently Asked Questions about Vale High School

What is the racial makeup of Vale High School?

Students at Vale High School are 74% White, 23% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Is Vale High School a good school?

Yes. Vale High School ranks in the top 6.7% of Oregon high schools.

How many students attend Vale High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 293 students attended Vale High School.

What district is Vale High School in?

Vale School District 84

What schools feed into Vale High School?

Vale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Vale Elementary School
Elementary : Willowcreek Elementary School
Middle : Vale Middle School

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2023–24 through 2024–25 school spending dataNewAug 24, 2026

2024–25 graduation ratesJan 29, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataNov 20, 2025

2024–25 OSAS test scoresOct 2, 2025

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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