VERNONIA HIGH SCHOOL
Vernonia High School is a public high school that is part of the Vernonia SD 47J school district, located in Vernonia, OR with about 186 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. With about 10 teachers, Vernonia High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
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.
For more information, contact Vernonia High School at (503) 429-1333 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vernonia, OR 97064-1445
(503) 429-1333
http://www.vernonia.k12.or.us
VERNONIA HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Vernonia, OR with about 186 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vernonia SD 47J
- Total Students:
- 186
- Teachers:
- 10.76
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 186 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VERNONIA HIGH SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.0%
- Two or more races
- 5.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 2.2%
- Asian
- 1.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.