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Best Umatilla County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,910 students in Umatilla County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Umatilla County, OR are Ukiah Charter School, Echo School and Helix Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Umatilla 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 46% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Umatilla County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Umatilla County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Weston-mcewen High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Umatilla County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ukiah Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Echo School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
600 E Gerone St
Echo, OR 97826
(541) 376-8436
Gr: PK-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Helix Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
120 Main
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Weston-mcewen High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
540 E Main St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3555
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Stanfield Secondary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 N Main
Stanfield, OR 97875
(541) 449-3851
Gr: 6-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #99.
Hermiston High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,705 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Mcloughlin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 S Main St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Gr: 9-12 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Pilot Rock High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Ne Cherry St
Pilot Rock, OR 97868
(541) 443-2671
Gr: 7-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Umatilla County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Umatilla County, OR include Ukiah Charter School, Echo School and Helix Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Umatilla County?
13 public high schools are located in Umatilla County.
What is the racial composition of students in Umatilla County?
Umatilla County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Umatilla County are often viewed compared to one another?

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