Oakridge Junior High School

Oakridge SD 76
47997 W 1st St
Oakridge, OR 97463
80 Students
Middle School 7th - 8th
School Overview
Oakridge Junior High School, located in Oakridge, Oregon, serves as a central educational hub for the local community, providing instruction for students typically in the middle school grade range. Part of the Oakridge School District, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth and social development during the critical transition years between elementary and high school. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to prepare students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

Given its location in a smaller, rural mountain community, the school plays a vital role in the civic life of Oakridge. Its programming generally aims to balance core academic requirements—such as math, science, and language arts—with opportunities for student engagement and personal development. By leveraging its official district portal, the school maintains communication with families regarding curriculum standards, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies, ensuring that parents and guardians remain active partners in their children's educational journey.
80
Total Students
4.5
Full-Time Teachers
18.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
270.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    71 (88.7%)
  • Two or More
    5 (6.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (2.5%)
  • Hispanic
    1 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (1.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Oakridge SD 76
Phone: (541)782-2231
Website: http://www.oakridge.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 7th - 8th
Total Students: 80
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 4.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 216
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 7 46
Grade 8 34
Gender Ratio