Sisters High School

Sisters SD 6
1700 W McKinney Butte Rd
Sisters, OR 97759
399 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sisters High School, located in the scenic town of Sisters, Oregon, serves as the primary secondary education hub for the Sisters School District. Known for its strong integration with the surrounding high-desert environment, the school emphasizes a curriculum that balances rigorous academic standards with unique, hands-on learning opportunities. The campus is designed to foster a tight-knit community feel, reflecting the small-town values of the area while preparing students for success in both higher education and diverse career pathways.

Beyond traditional core subjects, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, including competitive athletics, arts, and specialized vocational offerings. The institution places a high value on student engagement and character development, often leveraging its location near the Cascade Mountains to provide experiential learning. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and community involvement, Sisters High School aims to cultivate well-rounded graduates who are ready to contribute effectively to their local and global communities.
399
Total Students
27.2
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    322 (81.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    53 (13.4 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (2.3 %)
  • Asian
    6 (1.5 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.0 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
  • Black
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Sisters SD 6
Phone: (541)549-4045
Website: http://shs.ssd6.org/
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 399
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
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 9 104
Grade 10 103
Grade 11 99
Grade 12 93
Gender Ratio