Powers High School

Powers High School is a public high school serving grades 7-12 in Powers, Oregon, with a total enrollment of 66 students. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, ranging from 30th out of 292 Oregon high schools in 2015-2016 to 280th out of 283 in 2017-2018.

Powers High School has a relatively diverse student population, with 54.55% White, 15.15% Hispanic, 7.58% Native American, and 22.73% two or more races. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by OSAS test scores, is generally lower than the state average, with only 20% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 10% in Mathematics and Science, compared to the state averages of 41.9%, 25.5%, and 26%, respectively. The school also has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 66.67% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the state average.

While Powers High School has a lower student-teacher ratio of 10.5 students per teacher compared to the nearby Myrtle Point High School (14.6 students per teacher), its academic performance is significantly lower. This suggests that the school may face unique challenges in supporting student learning and achievement, despite its higher diversity and lower student-teacher ratio. The school's high spending per student, at $26,329 in the 2021-2022 school year, also indicates the need for further investigation and targeted interventions to improve student outcomes.