For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,015 students in 97801, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in 97801, OR are Hawthorne Alternative High School, Nixyaawii Community School and Pendleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 97801 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 97801, OR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 97801 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pendleton High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97801, OR Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 97801, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in 97801, OR include Hawthorne Alternative High School, Nixyaawii Community School and Pendleton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 97801?
4 public high schools are located in 97801.
What is the racial composition of students in 97801?
97801 public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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