The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 8% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Coquille Junior Senior High
Coquille Junior Senior High serves grades seven through twelve in a single building, combining middle and high school students into one community. The school sits in Coquille, a small city on the banks of the Coquille River in southwestern Oregon, roughly 25 miles from the coast. The town functions as the county seat of Coos County, with a legacy economy built on timber manufacturing, though that industry has contracted significantly since the mid-20th century. The population has been declining slightly, and the housing stock reflects a modest market where a typical home costs less than the national median. A local bond passed a few years ago funded facility improvements including new roofs, HVAC upgrades, and safety enhancements, work that has been phased in since then.
The school enrolls a few hundred students, placing it in a small-school category. The student body is largely white, with a notable share of Hispanic students and a smaller share of students identifying as two or more races. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a community with significant economic need. The school is not a charter school, and no specific data on magnet or Title I status was available.
Academically, the state assessment results present a picture that families will want to examine closely. In math, the proficiency rate for seventh graders and for eighth graders was low. English language arts showed a somewhat stronger picture, though still below typical state levels. Science proficiency for eighth graders was very low. Over all subjects and grades combined, the school's proficiency index placed it in the bottom quartile relative to other districts within Coos County. These results represent a single year of data, and the assessment context was stable with no noted changes to the test or cut scores that would complicate the comparison. A parent considering this school may want to ask what academic supports are in place, how the school is working to improve these outcomes, and what the trajectory has looked like across more than one year.
Because the school serves grades seven through twelve, the state assessment data covers only the tested grades within that band. The school does have a high school component, but the data provided did not include a four-year graduation rate, which is a meaningful gap. A parent may want to follow up with the school for that number directly.
The school is part of the Coquille School District, which operates multiple elementary schools and a separate high school in the area. The junior-senior high model means that middle school students share a campus with high schoolers, which can offer younger students exposure to upper-level courses and activities while also requiring families to consider whether that environment suits their child. No information was available on specific program offerings such as Advanced Placement, career and technical education pathways, or dual-credit arrangements. The absence of that detail means a family looking for a particular academic or vocational program should contact the school directly.
The community context matters for families relocating or choosing this school. Coquille has a small downtown with historic buildings, a community theater, and a local museum. Outdoor recreation is a draw, with the Coquille River offering fishing and boating, and the Oregon Coast beaches within a short drive. Employment is concentrated in the remaining timber industry and county government. The declining population and limited economic growth suggest a stable but not expanding housing market. For a family that values a small-town setting, outdoor access, and a school where their child will be known individually, Coquille Junior Senior High offers that scale. For a family focused on high academic performance metrics or a wide menu of advanced coursework, the available data suggests that this school may not yet meet those expectations, and it would be worth asking what the school's academic improvement plan looks like and what opportunities exist for students who are ready for more challenge.
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