New Urban High School is a magnet high school located in Oak Grove, Oregon, United States. The school is designed to be an environment for high school students who aren't successful in traditional high school and need a smaller, more focused environment.
Serving 254 students in grades 9-12, New Urban 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: 60-69% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Urban High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
New Urban High School's student population of 254 students has grown by 76% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
254 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
New Urban High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Urban High School is 0.61, which is more 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
#635 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
23%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
57%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-69%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
21%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Phoenix
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Urban High School's ranking?
New Urban High School is ranked #635 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of New Urban High School?
The graduation rate of New Urban High School is 60-69%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend New Urban High School?
254 students attend New Urban High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of New Urban High School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Urban High School?
New Urban High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does New Urban High School offer ?
New Urban High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is New Urban High School part of?
New Urban High School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
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