Photo: Sam Beebe · CC BY 2.0Hood River’s public schools outscore 75% of Oregon districts
Math proficiency in Hood River’s districts is 36%, above the Oregon average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Hood River, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 82% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hood River’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 45% and math 36% in spring 2022, against 44% and 31% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,750 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Hood River Middle School, then Hood River Valley High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Horizon Christian School (private), Hood River New School (private), Wildwood Academy (private) and Bright Beginnings (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hood River’s grade
A−: better than 75% of Oregon school districts, #42 of 142 Oregon towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Oregon average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hood River, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Hood River
May Street Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 452 students · 16:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hood River
May Street Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 452 students · 16:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hood River
May Street Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 452 students · 16:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hood River
May Street Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 452 students · 16:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hood River
May Street Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 452 students · 16:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hood River
May Street Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 452 students · 16:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Hood River
Hood River Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 461 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Hood River
Hood River Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 461 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Hood River
Hood River Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 461 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Hood River
Hood River Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,174 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hood River
Hood River Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,174 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hood River
Hood River Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,174 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hood River
Hood River Valley High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,174 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Hood River’s public schools are run by Hood River County School District 1, which also serves Cascade Locks. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Hood River vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Hood River’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hood River | A− | Hood River County School District 1 |
Every school in Hood River
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hood River’s schools
Are Hood River’s schools good?
By Oregon’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hood River children attend outscore 75% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #42 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hood River in?
Hood River County School District 1, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,602 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hood River kids go to high school?
Hood River Valley High School, with 1,174 students.
What is Hood River’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Hood River County School District 1 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Hood River spend per student?
$19,750 in Hood River County School District 1 (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hood River?
Yes: Horizon Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 270 students), Hood River New School (nonsectarian, grades 6–8, 49 students), Wildwood Academy (nonsectarian, grades 5–8, 28 students) and Bright Beginnings (nonsectarian, grades K–1, 23 students).
Parents talk
What Hood River families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hood River → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.