Pacific High School is a public high school in Curry County, Port Orford, Oregon, United States. It is the only high school in the Port Orford-Langlois district.
Serving 64 students in grades 9-12, Pacific 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pacific High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pacific High School's student population of 64 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
64 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Colors
Purple, Gold
School Rankings
Pacific High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pacific High School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 1196 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
80%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Pirates
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pacific High School's ranking?
Pacific High School is ranked #246 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pacific High School?
The graduation rate of Pacific High School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Pacific High School?
64 students attend Pacific High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Pacific High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pacific High School?
Pacific High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pacific High School offer ?
Pacific High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Pacific High School part of?
Pacific High School is part of Port Orford-Langlois SD 2cj School District.
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