Cottage Grove High School is a public high school located in Cottage Grove, Oregon, United States.
Serving 640 students in grades 9-12, Cottage Grove 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 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 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cottage Grove High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cottage Grove High School's student population of 640 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
640 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1940
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove 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
#837 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
76%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cottage Grove High School's ranking?
Cottage Grove High School is ranked #837 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cottage Grove High School often compared to?
Cottage Grove High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Creswell High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cottage Grove High School?
The graduation rate of Cottage Grove High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cottage Grove High School?
640 students attend Cottage Grove High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Cottage Grove High School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cottage Grove High School?
Cottage Grove High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cottage Grove High School offer ?
Cottage Grove High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cottage Grove High School part of?
Cottage Grove High School is part of South Lane SD 45j3 School District.
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