Philomath High School

2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370

www.philomathsd.net

453 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Philomath High School, located in the small community of Philomath, Oregon, serves as the primary secondary institution for the Philomath School District. Situated just west of Corvallis, the school is known for fostering a close-knit environment that emphasizes strong community ties and academic development. It offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond the classroom, Philomath High School maintains a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring a variety of athletic programs, arts, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and school spirit. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its commitment to student well-being, often leveraging its connection to the surrounding rural and academic communities to provide a supportive, small-town learning experience.

453

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Philomath High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	46
Black	1
Asian	2
Two or More	35
Pacific Islander	2

White
365 (80.9%)
Hispanic
46 (10.2%)
Two or More
35 (7.8%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)
Black
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Philomath SD 17J
Phone:	(541)929-3211
Website:	http://www.philomathsd.net
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 112

Grade 10 108

Grade 11 117

Grade 12 116