Best Albany Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,942 students in Albany, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Albany, OR are West Albany High School, Three Lakes High School and South Albany High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Albany, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Albany have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Albany, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Albany High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Albany, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Albany High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1130 Queen Ave Sw
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 967-4545
Gr: 9-12 | 1,297 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Three Lakes High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
South Albany High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3705 Columbus St Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4522
Gr: 9-12 | 1,466 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Albany Options School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
701 19th Avenue Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 967-4563
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside High School
4400 Lochner Rd Se
Albany, OR 97322
(541) 791-5904
Gr: 10-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Albany, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Albany, OR include West Albany High School, Three Lakes High School and South Albany High School.
How many public high schools are located in Albany?
5 public high schools are located in Albany.
What is the racial composition of students in Albany?
Albany public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Albany are often viewed compared to one another?

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