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Chemawa Indian School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 210 students in Chemawa Indian School District.
Public Schools in Chemawa Indian School District have a diversity score of 0.00, which is less than the Oregon public school average of 0.60.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (OR)
# Schools
1 School
1,302 Schools
# Students
210 Students
541,703 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
29,489 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 40-59% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Graduation Rate
40-59%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.60
% American Indian
100%
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
26%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Best Chemawa Indian School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: n/an/a
3700 Chemawa Rd. Ne
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5721
Salem, OR 97305
(503) 399-5721
Grades: 9-12
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chemawa Indian School District?
Chemawa Indian School District manages 1 public schools serving 210 students.
What is the racial composition of students in Chemawa Indian School District?
100% of Chemawa Indian School District students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chemawa Indian School District?
Chemawa Indian School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 18:1.
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