Redmond Schools Hit 91% Graduation Rate for Second Year

Students at Redmond School District are crossing the graduation stage at impressive rates, with 91% completing high school in four years for the second year running.

The Oregon district's class of 2025 maintained the same strong performance as the previous year, even edging up by 0.3%. That puts Redmond eight percentage points above Oregon's statewide rate of 83%, which itself hit an all-time high for the state.

Superintendent Charan Cline credits the consistency to strong teaching systems and dedicated educators. "Graduation is the culmination of years of effort by students, families, teachers and staff," she said in a statement celebrating the results.

The district's five-year graduation rate climbed even higher to 93%, up three percentage points from last year. That means students who need an extra year still have strong support systems helping them finish.

Behind the numbers sits a detailed tracking system. School teams monitor early warning signs like third grade reading levels, middle school attendance, and how many credits ninth graders accumulate in their first year. They share this data regularly with the school board to catch struggling students early.

The Ripple Effect

Neighboring districts in Central Oregon also posted strong results. Sisters School District graduated 94.5% of students, while Crook County Schools reached an exceptional 97.8% rate.

Dave Burke, who directs secondary programs for Redmond, says the district isn't resting on its success. "We remain focused on closing gaps for historically underserved students," he explained. Keeping graduation rates high requires ongoing attention to credit completion and personalized support for each student.

The sustained performance signals that early intervention strategies are working. When schools identify at-risk students in elementary and middle school, they can provide targeted help years before graduation becomes uncertain.

For the more than 40,300 Oregon students who graduated in 2025, the milestone opens doors to college, careers, and future opportunities that a high school diploma makes possible.