Nyssa High School

nhs.nyssa.k12.or.us/

350 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Nyssa High School, located in Nyssa, Oregon, serves as a central educational hub for the local community within the Nyssa School District. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages both academic achievement and personal growth. By offering a diverse curriculum that includes core academic subjects, vocational training, and extracurricular opportunities, the institution strives to prepare its student body for success in post-secondary education and the workforce.

Beyond classroom instruction, Nyssa High School emphasizes the importance of community involvement and school spirit. The school supports a variety of athletic programs, clubs, and student organizations that allow students to develop leadership skills, sportsmanship, and social connections. With a focus on providing a supportive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that all students have the resources and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their high school experience and beyond.

350

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nyssa High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	217
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
217 (62.2 %)
White
117 (33.5 %)
Two or More
14 (4.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Nyssa SD 26
Phone:	(541)372-2287
Website:	http://nhs.nyssa.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	350
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	307
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 9 92

Grade 10 90

Grade 11 86

Grade 12 82