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The Dalles High School

Q: Is The Dalles High School a good school?

The Dalles High School ranks 172 nd of 270 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

172^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 270 Oregon High Schools

Better than 36% of Oregon high schools

Summary

The Dalles High School is a public high school located in The Dalles, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 834 students. It is part of the North Wasco County School District 21, which is ranked 120 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Dalles High School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, ranging from a high of 85th out of 292 Oregon high schools in 2015-2016 to a low of 217th out of 301 in 2013-2014. Its current ranking for the 2024-2025 school year is 172nd out of 270 Oregon high schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has faced challenges, including lower-than-average graduation rates, high chronic absenteeism, and below-average academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. Additionally, the school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented students tending to have lower rankings compared to their peers statewide.

While The Dalles High School is the only high school in the immediate vicinity, the nearest comparable school, Hood River Valley High School, which is located approximately 18 miles away, generally outperforms The Dalles High School in academic metrics. However, Hood River Valley High School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism and lower-than-average graduation rates. The Dalles High School's relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio suggest the need for a closer examination of how resources are being utilized to support student learning and achievement.

795

Students ?

19.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,525

Per pupil spending ?

99.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058-1999

(541) 506-3400

District: North Wasco County School District 21

Feeder schools for The Dalles High School:

Elementary:	Chenowith Elementary School
	Colonel Wright Elementary School
	Dry Hollow Elementary School
Middle:	The Dalles Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

46.8%

White:

42.5%

Two or more races:

5.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 71st percentile in 2016 → 36th in 2025

Strengths

✓91% graduate in 4 years — above the Oregon average (83%)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Oregon average (27% vs 33% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 71st-percentile peak (2016) to 36th (2025)

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school27%

District avg23%

Oregon avg33%

172^nd of 270

Oregon public high schools ?

Bottom 36%▼ down 9 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to bottom 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

120^th of 140North Wasco County School District 21 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	36.1	172 of 270	36.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.2	149 of 268	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.2	158 of 258	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.7	119 of 241	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.9	206 of 266	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	43.8	164 of 283	42.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	46.3	163 of 283	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2016	66.3	85 of 292	70.9%	★★★★☆
2015	47.3	159 of 292	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.9	217 of 301	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	43.3	209 of 303	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2012	47.8	194 of 308	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	46.4	203 of 299	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	57.4	137 of 285	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	62.9	95 of 263	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	53.1	125 of 249	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	55.5	112 of 244	54.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	27.9	155 of 211	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.5	128 of 213	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.7	137 of 200	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	46.7	96 of 194	50.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	22.6	176 of 199	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.4	118 of 251	53.0%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	32.8	57 of 74	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.5	45 of 69	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.2	32 of 75	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	80.7	11 of 57	80.7%	★★★★☆
2019	30.8	37 of 46	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	59.8	22 of 43	48.8%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	27.9	101 of 138	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.7	73 of 132	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.0	54 of 134	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.2	76 of 123	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	23.7	125 of 144	13.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.1	110 of 156	29.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	32.2	110 of 166	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.9	76 of 170	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	52.5	95 of 224	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.0	118 of 241	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	24.9	191 of 229	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.7	161 of 254	36.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	42.7	126 of 237	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.6	94 of 216	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.2	108 of 214	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.8	90 of 200	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.6	123 of 206	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	31.8	188 of 250	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Migrant

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2024	57.0	7 of 17	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.6	4 of 20	80.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2023	31.9	49 of 69	29.0%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	11.2	93 of 94	1.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	27.2	54 of 69	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.7	45 of 80	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	18.0	95 of 98	3.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	31.2	94 of 132	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oregon percentile	Rating
2025	61.6	78 of 250	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.4	106 of 244	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.9	152 of 237	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	54.2	97 of 228	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.5	160 of 245	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.0	143 of 266	46.2%	★★☆☆☆

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)

White (2025)69th percentile+33 vs school

Migrant (2024)59th percentile+14 vs school

Male (2025)47th percentile+11 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)34th percentile-3 vs school

Multi-racial (2023)29th percentile-10 vs school

Hispanic (2025)27th percentile-9 vs school

Female (2025)27th percentile-10 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)23rd percentile-13 vs school

Special Education (2025)1st percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Oregon (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts42%~ state avg

Science26%-6 vs state

Mathematics13%-7 vs state

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by a parent
Monday, October 11, 2021

This school district is absolutely a nightmare. The sports director is a narcissistic moron. Close Quote

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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 (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 (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
The Dalles High School	Public	9-12	220 E 10th St	The Dalles	97058	Wasco County	North Wasco County School District 21	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 506-3400	795	40	19.6	99.2%	338 (42.5%)	13 (1.6%)	372 (46.8%)	7 (0.9%)	13 (1.6%)	7 (0.9%)	40 (5.0%)	36.1	172^nd of 270 public high schools	36.3%		42.2	149^th of 268 public high schools	44.4%	23	42.0	13.3	26.3	$21,525	$3,179	$18,346
Hood River Valley High School	Public	9-12	1220 Indian Creek Rd	Hood River	97031	Hood River County	Hood River County School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 386-4500	1,174	65	18.1	71.1%	558 (47.5%)	9 (0.8%)	519 (44.2%)	10 (0.9%)	9 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (4.1%)	42.2	148^th of 270 public high schools	45.2%		58.4	91^st of 268 public high schools	66.0%	57	42.7	21.5	23.7	$21,090	$2,650	$18,440

Frequently Asked Questions about The Dalles High School

What schools feed into The Dalles High School?

The Dalles High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Chenowith Elementary School
Elementary : Colonel Wright Elementary School
Elementary : Dry Hollow Elementary School
Middle : The Dalles Middle School

What district is The Dalles High School in?

North Wasco County School District 21

Is The Dalles High School a good school?

The Dalles High School ranks 172^nd of 270 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Dalles High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 795 students attended The Dalles High School.

What is the racial makeup of The Dalles High School?

Students at The Dalles High School are 47% Hispanic, 43% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% American Indian.

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2024–25 graduation ratesJan 29, 2026

2024–25 attendance dataNov 20, 2025

2024–25 OSAS test scoresOct 2, 2025

2023–24 attendance data & graduation ratesJan 30, 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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