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Grants Pass SD 7

Oregon · Public School District
11
Schools
5,719
Students
$16,841
Per-Pupil Spend
+17% nat'l
66.1%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
78.0%
Graduation Rate
-8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Grants Pass SD 7 is a public school district in Oregon serving 5,719 students across 11 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 78.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,841 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (11)
Elementary Schools6 schools
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
North Middle School06–08710
South Middle School06–08633
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Gladiola High School09–12151
Grants Pass High School09–121,722
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
GPFLEX School02–12111
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,841+17% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
25%
State
62.4%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal
13.1%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
11
Schools
5,719
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate78.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,841 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 78.0%, graduation is 8.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Grants Pass SD 7?
Grants Pass SD 7 has 11 public schools, serving a total of 5,719 students.
What is the graduation rate for Grants Pass SD 7?
The graduation rate is 78.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Grants Pass SD 7 spend per student?
Grants Pass SD 7 spends $16,841 per pupil — 17% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Grants Pass SD 7?
66% of students in Grants Pass SD 7 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Grants Pass SD 7?
No, Grants Pass SD 7 does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Grants Pass SD 7 serve?
Grants Pass SD 7 serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Grants Pass SD 7?
The median opportunity score across schools in Grants Pass SD 7 is 47/100. 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.