Grant Union High School is a public high school in John Day, Oregon, United States.
Serving 204 students in grades 7-12, Grant Union Junior/senior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant Union Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Grant Union Junior/senior High School's student population of 204 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Colors
White, Black, Scarlet
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant Union Junior/senior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant Union Junior/senior High School is 0.21, which is less 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
#215 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
6%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Prospector
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant Union Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School is ranked #215 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Grant Union Junior/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
204 students attend Grant Union Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Grant Union Junior/senior High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant Union Junior/senior High School?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant Union Junior/senior High School offer ?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grant Union Junior/senior High School part of?
Grant Union Junior/senior High School is part of John Day SD 3 School District.
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