Top 10 Best Umatilla County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 5,094 students in Umatilla County, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Umatilla County, OR are Helix School, Hawthorne Alternative High School and Nixyaawii Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Umatilla County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 56% statewide average). High schools in Umatilla County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Umatilla County, 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 Stanfield Secondary School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Umatilla County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Helix School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Main
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Grades: K-12
| 162 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Hermiston High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 76% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,697 students
Rank: #55.
Echo School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 E Gerone St
Echo, OR 97826
(541) 376-8436
Grades: PK-12
| 302 students
Rank: #66.
Ukiah School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Grades: K-12
| 23 students
Rank: #77.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 848 students
Rank: #88.
Stanfield Secondary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 N Main
Stanfield, OR 97875
(541) 449-3851
Grades: 6-12
| 294 students
Rank: #99.
Mcloughlin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 S Main St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 483 students
Rank: #1010.
Weston-mcewen High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
540 E Main St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3555
Grades: 9-12
| 223 students
Rank: #1111.
Umatilla High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 7th St
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Grades: 9-12
| 419 students
Rank: #1212.
Pilot Rock High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Ne Cherry St
Pilot Rock, OR 97868
(541) 443-2671
Grades: 6-12
| 174 students
Rank: n/an/a
2001 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 975-5604
Grades: K-12
| 349 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Umatilla County, OR

Umatilla County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Grades: 2-3
| 265 students
129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Grades: K-1
| 254 students
290 West Punkin Center
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
1308 Sw Emigrant Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Grades: 1-2
| 122 students
52274 Pleasant View
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
1400 7th Street
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Grades: 3-5
| 177 students
Po Box 188
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Grades: 4-6
| 83 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Umatilla County, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Umatilla County, OR include Helix School, Hawthorne Alternative High School and Nixyaawii Community School.
How many public high schools are located in Umatilla County, OR?
13 public high schools are located in Umatilla County, OR.
What is the racial composition of students in Umatilla County, OR?
Umatilla County, OR public high schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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