William P. Lord High School is a public high school in Woodburn, Oregon, United States. It is named after William Paine Lord, the Governor of Oregon from 1895 to 1899. It is located at the MacLaren Youth Correctional Facility, and operates a vocational tech program.
Serving 91 students in grades 6-12, William P Lord High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Graduation Rate: 11-19% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William P Lord High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
William P Lord High School's student population of 91 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
91 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Students Through Collaboration
School Rankings
William P Lord 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 William P Lord High School is 0.70, which is more 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
#661 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
37%
26%
Black
8%
3%
White
40%
57%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
5%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
11-19%
81%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
67%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William P Lord High School's ranking?
William P Lord High School is ranked #661 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of William P Lord High School?
The graduation rate of William P Lord High School is 11-19%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend William P Lord High School?
91 students attend William P Lord High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of William P Lord High School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William P Lord High School?
William P Lord High School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does William P Lord High School offer ?
William P Lord High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is William P Lord High School part of?
William P Lord High School is part of Ode Ycep School District.
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