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Pendleton SD 16

Oregon · Public School District
8
Schools
2,949
Students
$15,450
Per-Pupil Spend
+8% nat'l
63.5%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
83.9%
Graduation Rate
-2.6pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Pendleton SD 16 is a public school district in Oregon serving 2,949 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 83.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,450 is near the national average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
McKay Creek Elementary SchoolKG–05246
Pendleton Early Learning CenterPK–KG224
Sherwood Heights Elementary SchoolKG–05476
Washington Elementary SchoolKG–05434
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sunridge Middle School06–08637
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Hawthorne Alternative High School09–1247
Nixyaawii Community SchoolCharter09–1290
Pendleton High School09–12795
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,450Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
24%
State
63.0%
Local (property tax)
23.6%
Federal
13.3%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
2,949
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$15K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate83.9%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateOregon →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Pendleton SD 16?
Pendleton SD 16 has 8 public schools, serving a total of 2,949 students.
What is the graduation rate for Pendleton SD 16?
The graduation rate is 83.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Pendleton SD 16 spend per student?
Pendleton SD 16 spends $15,450 per pupil — 8% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Pendleton SD 16?
63% of students in Pendleton SD 16 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Pendleton SD 16?
Yes — 1 of the 8 schools in Pendleton SD 16 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Pendleton SD 16 serve?
Pendleton SD 16 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Pendleton SD 16?
The median opportunity score across schools in Pendleton SD 16 is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.