For the 2025 school year, there are 13 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ukiah Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Hill St
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Ukiah, OR 97880
(541) 427-3731
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Echo School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E Gerone St
Echo, OR 97826
(541) 376-8436
Echo, OR 97826
(541) 376-8436
Grades: PK-12
| 316 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Helix Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Main
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Helix, OR 97835
(541) 457-2175
Grades: K-12
| 186 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3378
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: #55.
Weston-mcewen High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
540 E Main St
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3555
Athena, OR 97813
(541) 566-3555
Grades: 9-12
| 208 students
Rank: #66.
Nixyaawii Community School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 429-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
Rank: #77.
Pendleton High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Nw Carden Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3804
Grades: 9-12
| 773 students
Rank: #88.
Stanfield Secondary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 N Main
Stanfield, OR 97875
(541) 449-3851
Stanfield, OR 97875
(541) 449-3851
Grades: 6-12
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Hermiston High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,692 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mcloughlin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 S Main St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5591
Grades: 9-12
| 460 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Umatilla High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 7th St
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Grades: 9-12
| 478 students
Rank: #1212.
Pilot Rock High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ne Cherry St
Pilot Rock, OR 97868
(541) 443-2671
Pilot Rock, OR 97868
(541) 443-2671
Grades: 7-12
| 155 students
Rank: n/an/a
2001 Sw Nye Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-7868
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-7868
Grades: K-12
| 207 students
Umatilla County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
53445 W Ferndale Rd
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-5412
Grades: 2-3
| 265 students
129 Se 15th St
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-3233
Grades: K-1
| 254 students
290 West Punkin Center
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Innovative Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
600 S 1st St
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Hermiston, OR 97838
(541) 667-6100
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
1308 Sw Emigrant Ave
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 276-6616
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
107 Nw 10th St
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3976
Grades: 1-2
| 122 students
Pleasant View School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
52274 Pleasant View
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Milton Freewater, OR 97862
(541) 938-8297
Grades: 6-12
| 84 students
1400 7th Street
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Umatilla, OR 97882
(541) 922-6525
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1700 Nw 15th Dr
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Pendleton, OR 97801
(541) 966-3950
Grades: 3-5
| 177 students
Po Box 188
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Weston, OR 97886
(541) 566-3548
Grades: 4-6
| 83 students
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?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Umatilla County include: Mcloughlin High School vs. Pendleton High School, Hermiston High School vs. Pendleton High School, Weston-mcewen High School vs. Pendleton High School
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