Hermiston High School

Hermiston High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
600 S 1st St,  Hermiston, OR
Hermiston School District
3.7
3.2
1,692 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.43
Graduation Rate
78%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C+
Teachers
C+
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
B-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.43
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
86
Full Time Teachers
86
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
580
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
50%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
60.6%
State Average
43.9%
Science
54.4%
State Average
40.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
417:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.5%
Female
48.2%
Hispanic
55.7%
White
40.4%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Oregon State University 227 Students
University of Oregon 176 Students
Portland State University 164 Students
Eastern Oregon University 161 Students
Blue Mountain Community College 144 Students
Washington State University 121 Students
Western Oregon University 79 Students
University of Portland 77 Students
University of Washington 67 Students
Oregon Institute of Technology 57 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 78 Students
Nursing 56 Students
Psychology 46 Students
Elementary Education 35 Students
Accounting 34 Students
Education 33 Students
Marketing 30 Students
Biology 29 Students
Nursing Science, Education, and Practice 24 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 20 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 173 Reviews
4.0 Senior
7/19/2024
I would say that they give a good experience to students. In situations where students find rules to be "harsh" we're taught to stand up for ourselves and to make sure our voices are heard. I think that in its own way, it prepares us for our future.
5.0 Sophomore
1/18/2024
Hermiston has a lot of variety for electives. There is anything ranging from healthcare to agriculture to business. There are also Programs of Study that include classes that can help you better prepare for your future career.
4.0 Sophomore
1/3/2024
I would say we have good programs for music and arts, but we lack in academical prowess for math and language arts. We also have good programs for computer tech things like computer science and CAD (computer aided design). It's mostly mediocre though.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 4 Reviews
3.0 student
9/26/2024
The school itself is perfectly fine in my opinion. Our school lunch has decent variety and isn't that bad, we even get specials that can sometime be questionable, but not bad, the lunch ladies try their best and we all love them for it. HHS seems very heavily weighted towards sports, as that's what...
3.0 student
2/28/2013
If your wondering what kind of school is this? Here is a realistic truth about hermiston high school. Yes teachers here can be amazing teachers to some students. Are the teachers lacking motivation? Most are.. I can walk down a hall and point out less then half of the teachers that care about there...
2.0 student
4/15/2012
I went to this school 9th and half of 10th grade. Academically, this is an average school. The kids there play mind games all day about who is popular and who is not. I didn't really pay attention to that to much though. For me it was about getting through the day. Because there was nothing to look...
5.0 parent
2/9/2012
Hands down, one of the best schools I have ever sent my kids to. This school is great, it really focuses on learning. There are so many more classes students can choose from and most of them don t have age, or grad restrictions. This school made it so easy for my kids to get into collage because of...

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Hermiston High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Hermiston, OR, in the Hermiston neighborhood, and is served by the Hermiston School District in Oregon. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,692 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Hermiston High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.43, the graduation rate is 78%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $357,637. Discover additional schools in the area, like Stanfield Secondary School, Hermiston Christian Center & School, Armand Larive Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Hermiston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Hermiston High School.

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