Salem-Keizer Public Schools reported a four-year graduation rate of 79.7% for the Class of 2025, below Oregon’s statewide average of 83.0%, according to newly released state data and a district summary.
The four-year cohort rate measures the share of students who earn a regular Oregon Diploma or a modified diploma within four years of starting high school, with the cohort adjusted for transfers in and out. District officials note the measure does not capture every completion pathway, such as extended diplomas or GEDs.
Within Salem-Keizer’s six comprehensive high schools, five met or exceeded the statewide average. West Salem High School posted a 94.4% on-time graduation rate, Sprague High School 93.3% and South Salem High School 86.7%. McNary High School graduated 84.5% of its cohort on time and McKay High School 83.1%. North Salem High School was the only comprehensive high school below the state rate at 81.8%…