Serving 44 students in grades 9-12, Hawthorne Alternative High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 44 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawthorne Alternative High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Hawthorne Alternative High School's student population of 44 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
44 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Hawthorne Alternative High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
9%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
18%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
66%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawthorne Alternative High School?
The graduation rate of Hawthorne Alternative High School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hawthorne Alternative High School?
44 students attend Hawthorne Alternative High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hawthorne Alternative High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are American Indian, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawthorne Alternative High School?
Hawthorne Alternative High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hawthorne Alternative High School offer ?
Hawthorne Alternative High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hawthorne Alternative High School part of?
Hawthorne Alternative High School is part of Pendleton SD 16 School District.
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