Summary:
The 97132 zip code area is home to two high schools: Newberg Senior High School and Catalyst High School, both part of the Newberg School District 29J. Based on the available data, Newberg Senior High School emerges as the standout school in the area, consistently ranking in the top 30% of Oregon high schools and outperforming the district and state averages in academic metrics.
Newberg Senior High School boasts a statewide ranking of 71 out of 258 schools in the 2022-2023 school year, while Catalyst High School ranks significantly lower at 243 out of 268 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. This difference is reflected in the schools' test scores, with Newberg Senior High School's 11th-grade students demonstrating higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to Catalyst High School and the district/state averages. Additionally, Newberg Senior High School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a less economically disadvantaged student population.
Despite the performance gap, both schools have similar four-year graduation rates of around 81.8% for the 2023-2024 school year. However, both schools also face a challenge with high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 34% for the same academic year. The data suggests that Newberg Senior High School may benefit from higher spending per student, which could contribute to its stronger academic outcomes.
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