Public schools in Hood River, OR
6 open public schools with an address in Hood River, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,273
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Hood River public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Hood River, OR: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,273 students, an average of 546 per school. The largest campus is Hood River Valley High School (1,174 students), and the largest elementary school is May Street Elementary School (452).
Every listed school belongs to Hood River County SD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.1:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 71% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hood River
Elementary schools in Hood River
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May Street Elementary School Hood River County SD | KG–05 | 452 | 15.9:1 | |
| Mid Valley Elementary School Hood River County SD | KG–05 | 381 | 14.4:1 | |
| Westside Elementary School Hood River County SD | KG–05 | 394 | 16.8:1 |
Middle schools in Hood River
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Middle School Hood River County SD | 06–08 | 461 | 16.6:1 | |
| WyEast Middle School Hood River County SD | 06–08 | 411 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Hood River
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Valley High School Hood River County SD | 09–12 | 1,174 | 18.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47%
- Hispanic45.7%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Hood River schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,273 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hood River
How many public schools are in Hood River, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Hood River: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,273 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hood River?
All listed public schools with an address in Hood River belong to Hood River County SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Hood River?
Hood River Valley High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hood River, with 1,174 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hood River?
No school with an address in Hood River is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Oregon.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hood River schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hood River public schools is 16.3:1, similar to the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hood River guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Oregon cities