Las Plumas High

lphs.ouhsd.org

1,287 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Las Plumas High School, located in Oroville, California, is a key secondary institution within the Oroville Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with comprehensive support systems. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, offering a wide array of courses, including Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways that provide hands-on training in various professional trades.

Beyond the classroom, Las Plumas High places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school boasts a vibrant extracurricular culture, featuring numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage personal growth and leadership development. By maintaining a focus on school spirit and institutional pride—often referred to as the "Thunderbird" tradition—Las Plumas strives to create a supportive, inclusive campus culture that empowers students to succeed as productive citizens after graduation.

1,287

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Las Plumas High
Demographic	Student Count
White	721
Hispanic	287
Black	25
Asian	95
Two or More	59
American Indian	92
Pacific Islander	7

White
721 (56.1 %)
Hispanic
287 (22.3 %)
Asian
95 (7.4 %)
American Indian
92 (7.2 %)
Two or More
59 (4.6 %)
Black
25 (1.9 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Oroville Union High
Phone:	(530)538-2310
Website:	http://lphs.ouhsd.org
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	780
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	163

* 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 9 335

Grade 10 339

Grade 11 333

Grade 12 280