Banks High School

www.banks.k12.or.us/

397 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Banks High School, located in the small, tight-knit community of Banks, Oregon, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Banks School District. As a smaller school, it is widely recognized for fostering a close-knit campus culture where students benefit from strong, supportive relationships with both their peers and faculty. The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing rigorous academic requirements with a robust selection of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

The school is deeply integrated into the surrounding rural community, often serving as a focal point for local events and fostering a strong sense of school spirit. By prioritizing individualized attention and student engagement, Banks High School aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. For families moving to or living in the area, the school is frequently cited for its dedicated staff and its commitment to maintaining a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment.

397

Total Students

19.4

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Banks High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	324
Hispanic	38
Black	4
Asian	3
Two or More	27
American Indian	1

White
324 (81.6%)
Hispanic
38 (9.6%)
Two or More
27 (6.8%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Banks SD 13
Phone:	(503)324-2281
Website:	http://www.banks.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
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 94

Grade 10 95

Grade 11 102

Grade 12 106