Molalla High School is a public high school in Molalla, Oregon, United States. It is one of two high schools in the Molalla River School District.
Serving 773 students in grades 9-12, Molalla High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 773 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Molalla High School's student population of 773 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
773 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1906
Colors
Black, Orange
School Rankings
Molalla High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Molalla High School is 0.48, 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
#881 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
24%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
68%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Indian
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Molalla High School's ranking?
Molalla High School is ranked #881 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Molalla High School often compared to?
Molalla High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oregon City Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Molalla High School?
The graduation rate of Molalla High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Molalla High School?
773 students attend Molalla High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Molalla High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Molalla High School?
Molalla High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Molalla High School offer ?
Molalla High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Molalla High School part of?
Molalla High School is part of Molalla River SD 35 School District.
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