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Best Wasco County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,496 students in Wasco County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wasco County, OR are Dufur School, Innovations Academy and South Wasco County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wasco County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Wasco County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Wasco County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is The Dalles 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Wasco County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dufur School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
802 Ne 5th St
Dufur, OR 97021
(541) 467-2509
Gr: K-12 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Innovations Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3601 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3410
Gr: K-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
South Wasco County Middle/high School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
(541) 395-2225
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
The Dalles High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
220 E 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 506-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wasco County, OR

Wasco County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3718 W 13th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 296-5446
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
3221 W 10th St
The Dalles, OR 97058
(541) 298-5104
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
1204 1st Ave
Mosier, OR 97040
(541) 478-3321
Gr: 6-8 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wasco County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wasco County, OR include Dufur School, Innovations Academy and South Wasco County Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Wasco County?
4 public high schools are located in Wasco County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wasco County?
Wasco County public high schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

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