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Wasco County

Oregon · Public K-12

11 public schools serving approximately 3,412 students, in a county of 26,552 residents.

Schools
11
4 districts
Enrollment
3,412
NCES CCD
Median income
$64,175
Below Oregon avg
Free/reduced lunch
73.6%
Above Oregon avg
Elementary
6
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
2
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Wasco County SD 21
2,841 students · 4 districts in Wasco County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Wasco County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
75%
Hispanic
21%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
17%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
53%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
22.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.7%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.4% under 18

All schools (11)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
The Dalles High SchoolThe DallesHigh09-12810·
The Dalles Middle SchoolThe DallesMiddle06-08557·
Dry Hollow Elementary SchoolThe DallesElementaryKG-05423·
Chenowith Elementary SchoolThe DallesElementaryKG-05384·
Dufur SchoolDufurOtherKG-12329·
Colonel Wright Elementary SchoolThe DallesElementaryKG-05292·
Innovations AcademyThe DallesOtherKG-12202·
Mosier Community SchoolMosierElementaryKG-08173·
Maupin Elementary SchoolMaupinElementaryKG-06112·
South Wasco County High SchoolMaupinHigh07-12112·
Big Muddy ElementaryAntelopeElementaryKG-0818·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Wasco County?
Wasco County, Oregon has 11 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,412 students.
How many high schools are in Wasco County?
Wasco County, Oregon has 2 public high schools, along with 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Wasco County?
North Wasco County SD 21 is the largest school district in Wasco County, serving approximately 2,841 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
How many people live in Wasco County?
Wasco County has roughly 26,552 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Wasco County?
Median household income in Wasco County is $64,175, below the Oregon average of $72,324. About 6.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Wasco County?
Approximately 22.4% of adults 25 and older in Wasco County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Wasco County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 73.6% of students in Wasco County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Oregon county average of 62.0%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wasco County schools?
Across Wasco County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 16.0 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Wasco County?
Wasco County residents are approximately 75% White, 21% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 17% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Wasco County is owner-occupied?
Wasco County has about 12,198 housing units, of which roughly 67.5% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data