Sandy High School

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Sandy High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
37400 Bell St,  Sandy, OR
Oregon Trail School District
3.6
2.3
1,420 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Kim Ball
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Average SAT Score
1200
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
13%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Average GPA
3.48
Graduation Rate
96.3%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.48
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
13%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
59
Full Time Teachers
59
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.8%
College Prep
Average SAT
1200
Math
580
Verbal
620
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
25
Reading
27
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
43.3%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
73.2%
State Average
44%
Science
52.5%
State Average
40.5%
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
333:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48%
White
73%
Hispanic
17.4%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
Black
<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 222 Students
University of Oregon 190 Students
Portland State University 140 Students
Mt. Hood Community College 137 Students
Oregon Institute of Technology 74 Students
University of Portland 73 Students
University of Washington 67 Students
Western Oregon University 67 Students
Eastern Oregon University 60 Students
Oregon Health & Science University 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 55 Students
Nursing 51 Students
Biology 50 Students
Psychology 42 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Political Science and Government 22 Students
Environmental Science 22 Students
Engineering 21 Students
Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 18 Students
Mechanical Engineering 16 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 143 Reviews
4.0 Senior
9/6/2025
At Sandy High School there are both good things that we do like having a wide range of CTE classes available more than most in the state of Oregon. We are one of the few in the Portland metro area that have any automotive classes with cars to physically work with. Our teachers are wonderful and qualified in the areas they teach and try to make it easy for everyone to understand. Something that I would like to see done in a different way is how school functions are ran.
3.0 Alum
8/30/2025
It was just very slow, with lots of free time. The school spirit wasn't really there; we were promised lots of things that never happened. We had very bad art programs, nothing was really awesome
3.0 Senior
1/5/2025
There are constant school fights that our security down seem to do anything about. A lot of people smoking in the bathrooms etc.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.3 20 Reviews
1.0 other
5/28/2026
I went to Sandy high school for four years, graduating in 2024. Starting at sandy high I proposed to one of the counselors about a cosmetology club as an aspiring esthetician (I am now an esthetician) and instead of giving me any news or updates or getting back to me in general- they made the club s...
principal
1/2/2026
They support students on the college track and the career track. They have a beautiful school that meets students needs and teachers who care.
1.0 parent
11/19/2025
The school prioritizes families with wealth over families who are less unfortunate when it comes to sports the kids who have wealth get put on a team first, even if they have broken bones or can’t play for a full season versus the kids who actually have skills and want to play they allow other teamm...
5.0 parent
7/19/2025
My daughter attended for 4 years and graduated with Honors. There was 11 Valedictorians this year which seems like such an amazing thing for one School to have! The school is so clean and all the staff is so nice!A little more effort on dealing with bullying and harassment would be great but otherwi...

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Sandy High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Sandy, OR, in the Sandy neighborhood, and is served by the Oregon Trail School District in Oregon. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,420 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24:1. Academic records show that 13% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Sandy High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.48, the graduation rate is 96.3%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1200 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $513,089. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oregon Trail Academy, Cedar Ridge Middle School, Sandy Grade School, and more. Learn more about what Sandy has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sandy High School.

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