School Overview
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.
184
Total Students
13.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Vernonia High School
Demographic Student Count
White163
Hispanic13
Asian2
Two or More4
American Indian2
  • White
    163 (88.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (7.1 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    2 (1.1 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.1 %)
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: Vernonia SD 47J
Phone: (503)429-1333
Website: http://www.vernonia.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 184
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 129
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 9 44
Grade 10 57
Grade 11 39
Grade 12 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Vernonia High School
Grade Student Count
Grade 944
Grade 1057
Grade 1139
Grade 1244
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Vernonia High School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8043.5%
Male10456.5%