Bend Senior High School is the oldest high school located in Bend, Oregon, United States. The school opened 121 years ago, in 1904, but did not graduate its first class of seniors until 1909.
Serving 1,232 students in grades 9-12, Bend Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 1,232 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bend Senior High School's student population of 1,232 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,232 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Year Founded
1904
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Rankings
Bend Senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bend Senior High School is 0.40, 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
#1132 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
16%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
76%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lava Bear
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bend Senior High School's ranking?
Bend Senior High School is ranked #1132 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Bend Senior High School often compared to?
Bend Senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit High School, Mountain View Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Bend Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Bend Senior High School is 88%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Bend Senior High School?
1,232 students attend Bend Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Bend Senior High School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bend Senior High School?
Bend Senior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bend Senior High School offer ?
Bend Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Bend Senior High School part of?
Bend Senior High School is part of Bend-Lapine Administrative SD 1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Bend Senior High School located?
Bend Senior High School is located in the Larkspur neighborhood of Bend, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Larkspur.
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