Nixyaawii Community School

73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801

www.nixyaawii.k12.or.us/

Charter School 89 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nixyaawii Community School, located in Pendleton, Oregon, is a unique public charter school serving students in grades 9–12. Operated in partnership with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), the school is deeply rooted in the preservation and celebration of Indigenous culture, language, and history. Its curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous academic foundation while fostering a strong sense of identity, community responsibility, and traditional knowledge among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education that integrates tribal values into the daily classroom experience. By focusing on small class sizes and a supportive, community-centered environment, Nixyaawii aims to prepare students for post-secondary success and leadership roles within their tribal communities and the broader society. The school serves as a model for culturally responsive education, ensuring that students remain connected to their heritage while gaining the skills necessary to navigate a modern world.

Total Students

7.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nixyaawii Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	6
Two or More	13
American Indian	65

American Indian
65 (73.9%)
Two or More
13 (14.8%)
Hispanic
6 (6.8%)
White
4 (4.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pendleton SD 16
Phone:	(541)429-7900
Website:	http://www.nixyaawii.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	89
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	7.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 23

Grade 10 23

Grade 11 14

Grade 12 29