Public schools in Sweet Home, OR
6 open public schools with an address in Sweet Home, 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
1,972
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Sweet Home public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Sweet Home, OR: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,972 students, an average of 329 per school. The largest campus is Sweet Home High School (752 students), and the largest elementary school is Oak Heights Elementary School (303).
Every listed school belongs to Sweet Home SD 55. 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 17.6:1, 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 74% 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 Sweet Home
Elementary schools in Sweet Home
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawthorne Elementary School Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 260 | 15.3:1 | |
| Holley Elementary School Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 157 | 17.4:1 | |
| Oak Heights Elementary School Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 303 | 17.8:1 | |
| Sweet Home Charter School Sweet Home SD 55 · Charter | KG–06 | 142 | 23.7:1 |
Middle schools in Sweet Home
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home Junior High School Sweet Home SD 55 | 07–08 | 358 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Sweet Home
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home High School Sweet Home SD 55 | 09–12 | 752 | 18.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.9%
- Hispanic8.7%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Sweet Home schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,972 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Sweet Home
How many public schools are in Sweet Home, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Sweet Home: 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,972 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Sweet Home?
All listed public schools with an address in Sweet Home belong to Sweet Home SD 55. 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 Sweet Home?
Sweet Home High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Sweet Home, with 752 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Sweet Home?
Yes. 1 of the 6 public schools in Sweet Home are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Sweet Home Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Sweet Home schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Sweet Home public schools is 17.6:1, 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 Sweet Home 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.
Nearby Oregon cities
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