Summary:
The 97845 zip code area is home to a single public high school, Grant Union Junior/Senior High School, which serves grades 7-12 and is part of the John Day School District 3. This standout school has seen significant improvements in its statewide ranking, reaching as high as 6th out of 258 Oregon high schools in the 2022-2023 school year, though its ranking has since declined to 94th out of 270 schools in 2024-2025.
Grant Union Junior/Senior High School consistently outperforms the state average in key academic areas, with 71.4% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in OSAS/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 45.2%. The school also excels in OSAS/Science and OSAS/Mathematics, with 50% and 46.7% of 11th-grade students, respectively, scoring proficient or better, well above the statewide averages. However, the school faces challenges, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 34.3% and over 55% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges that may impact student performance and attendance.
Despite the school's declining statewide ranking, Grant Union Junior/Senior High School remains a strong-performing institution, particularly in the area of science education, where 61.5% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in 2024-2025, significantly higher than the state average of 32.6%. The school's relatively high spending per student, at $30,632, suggests that the district is allocating resources effectively to support student learning and well-being, though further investigation may be needed to identify areas for improvement and ensure that all students have the support they need to succeed.
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