For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,102 students in Pendleton, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pendleton, OR are Hawthorne Alternative High School, Nixyaawii Community School and Pendleton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pendleton, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Pendleton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Pendleton, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pendleton High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pendleton, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Gr: 9-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
2001 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-7868
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-7868
Gr: K-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Pendleton, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1308 Sw Emigrant Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 44%
107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Gr: 1-2 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Gr: 3-5 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pendleton, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pendleton, OR include Hawthorne Alternative High School, Nixyaawii Community School and Pendleton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pendleton?
4 public high schools are located in Pendleton.
What is the racial composition of students in Pendleton?
Pendleton public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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