South Wasco County Middle/High School

South Wasco County SD 1
699 4th St
Maupin, OR 97037
138 Students
High School 6th - 12th
School Overview
South Wasco County High School, located in the small rural community of Maupin, Oregon, serves as the educational hub for the South Wasco County School District. As a small, close-knit school, it focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from smaller class sizes and strong relationships with their teachers. The school is committed to fostering academic growth while preparing students for life beyond high school, whether they choose to pursue higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

Beyond academics, the school plays a vital role in the social and extracurricular life of the Maupin area. It offers a variety of athletics and extracurricular programs that encourage student engagement, teamwork, and school spirit. By emphasizing community involvement and utilizing the unique geography of the Deschutes River canyon region, South Wasco County High School maintains a distinct local identity that prioritizes student well-being and practical skill development within a supportive, intimate setting.
138
Total Students
8.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
90.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    106 (77.4%)
  • Hispanic
    13 (9.5%)
  • American Indian
    12 (8.8%)
  • Two or More
    5 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.7%)
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: South Wasco County SD 1
Phone: (541)395-2225
Website: http://www.swasco.net
Grade Range: 6th - 12th
Total Students: 138
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 125
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 6 18
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 20
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 19
Grade 11 32
Grade 12 12
Gender Ratio