School Overview
Vernonia High School, located in Vernonia, Oregon, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for its small, tight-knit community. As part of the Vernonia School District, the school is notable for its innovative "campus" approach, which integrated multiple grade levels into a single, environmentally conscious facility designed to withstand the region's unique geographical challenges. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, leveraging its small size to foster close relationships between students and faculty, while providing a range of academic and extracurricular opportunities tailored to prepare students for college and career success.

Beyond its core academic mission, Vernonia High School plays a central role in the life of the local community. The school prides itself on promoting a culture of school spirit and resilience, often engaging students in community-oriented projects and local traditions. By blending modern educational standards with the personalized attention characteristic of a rural school district, Vernonia High strives to equip its students with the critical thinking skills and community values necessary to thrive in an evolving post-secondary landscape.
178
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
17.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
72.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernonia High School
Demographic Student Count
White149
Hispanic16
Asian2
Two or More10
  • White
    149 (84.2%)
  • Hispanic
    16 (9.0%)
  • Two or More
    10 (5.6%)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1%)
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: Vernonia SD 47J
Phone: (503)429-1333
Website: http://www.vernonia.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 178
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 129
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 37
Grade 10 43
Grade 11 47
Grade 12 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vernonia High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 937
Grade 1043
Grade 1147
Grade 1251
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vernonia High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8748.9%
Male9050.6%
Not Specified10.5%