McKenzie River Community School

McKenzie SD 68
51187 Blue River Drive
Finn Rock, OR 97488
Charter School 195 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
McKenzie High School, located in the rural community of Finn Rock, Oregon, serves as the heart of the McKenzie School District. Situated along the scenic McKenzie River, the school is known for its intimate, small-town atmosphere, which allows for personalized instruction and strong relationships between students and faculty. As a centerpiece of the local community, the school emphasizes a supportive educational environment that focuses on preparing students for life beyond graduation, whether through higher education, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student-centered learning and community engagement, often leveraging its unique natural surroundings to enhance the educational experience. Given its location in a smaller district, McKenzie High School typically offers a tight-knit campus culture where students are encouraged to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and collaborative projects. For families residing in the upper McKenzie River valley, the school serves as a vital hub for academic development, local pride, and community connection.
195
Total Students
17.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
94.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    149 (76.4%)
  • Hispanic
    30 (15.4%)
  • Two or More
    11 (5.6%)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.1%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: McKenzie SD 68
Phone: (541)822-3338
Website: http://www.mckenziesd.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 195
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
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
Kindergarten 17
Grade 1 16
Grade 2 14
Grade 3 15
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 17
Grade 6 16
Grade 7 9
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 15
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 14
Gender Ratio