Wallowa High School

Wallowa SD 12
315 First St
Wallowa, OR 97885
58 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Wallowa High School, located in the small rural community of Wallowa, Oregon, serves as the heart of the local educational system. As a small, community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing a personalized learning environment where students benefit from close relationships with faculty and staff. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for extracurricular engagement that reflect the unique spirit of the Wallowa Valley.

Beyond academics, Wallowa High School plays a vital role in the social and cultural life of the region. By fostering a close-knit atmosphere, the school encourages student participation in sports, leadership, and community service projects. Its commitment to small-town values is paired with an effort to utilize modern resources, ensuring that students in this remote corner of Northeastern Oregon have access to the tools necessary for success in an increasingly interconnected world.
58
Total Students
5.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
153.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    47 (81.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (10.3 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (6.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.7 %)
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: Wallowa SD 12
Phone: (541)886-2951
Website: http://www.wallowa.k12.or.us
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 58
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 89
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 13
Grade 10 21
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 9
Gender Ratio