Molalla High School

mhs.molallariv.k12.or.us

763 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Molalla High School, located in Molalla, Oregon, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Molalla River School District. Nestled in a community known for its rural charm and strong local identity, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for post-secondary success. The curriculum is designed to balance core educational requirements with a variety of elective opportunities, aiming to foster both intellectual growth and practical skill development among its student body.

Beyond academics, Molalla High School places a significant emphasis on student engagement through a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and performing arts. These programs are intended to promote school spirit, leadership, and community involvement, helping students develop a well-rounded educational foundation. By maintaining a focus on student-centered learning and community partnership, the school strives to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while preparing for their future careers or higher education.

763

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Molalla High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	540
Hispanic	165
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	35
American Indian	9
Pacific Islander	2

White
540 (71.5 %)
Hispanic
165 (21.9 %)
Two or More
35 (4.6 %)
American Indian
9 (1.2 %)
Asian
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
Black
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Molalla River SD 35
Phone:	(503)829-2355
Website:	http://mhs.molallariv.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	519
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 9 219

Grade 10 205

Grade 11 180

Grade 12 159