Vernonia High School
178 Students
High School 9th - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 149 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 10 |
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White149 (84.2%)
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Hispanic16 (9.0%)
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Two or More10 (5.6%)
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Asian2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | 37 |
| Grade 10 | 43 |
| Grade 11 | 47 |
| Grade 12 | 51 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 87 | 48.9% |
| Male | 90 | 50.6% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.5% |