South Umpqua High School is a public high school in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, United States.
Serving 443 students in grades 9-12, South Umpqua 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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: 443 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Umpqua High School's student population of 443 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
443 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Year Founded
1965
School Rankings
South Umpqua High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Umpqua High School is 0.38, 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
#1081 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
78%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lancers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Umpqua High School's ranking?
South Umpqua High School is ranked #1081 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are South Umpqua High School often compared to?
South Umpqua High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roseburg High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Umpqua High School?
The graduation rate of South Umpqua High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend South Umpqua High School?
443 students attend South Umpqua High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Umpqua High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Umpqua High School?
South Umpqua High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Umpqua High School offer ?
South Umpqua High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is South Umpqua High School part of?
South Umpqua High School is part of South Umpqua SD 19 School District.
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