HUNTINGTON SCHOOL

Huntington School is a Title I public charter school that is part of the Huntington SD 16J school district, located in Huntington, OR with about 92 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 8 teachers, Huntington School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Huntington School, located in the small rural community of Huntington, Oregon, serves as the central educational hub for the local area. As a K-12 institution, it functions as a community-centered school that provides academic instruction for students ranging from elementary through high school levels. Given the school’s isolated geographical location near the Idaho border, it plays a vital role in maintaining the social and educational fabric of the town, offering a tight-knit environment that is characteristic of rural Oregon school districts.

The school operates under the Huntington School District 16J and emphasizes a personalized approach to learning, necessitated by its small student population. By maintaining a single facility for all grade levels, the school fosters a unique continuity in education where students often remain with the same cohort and faculty throughout their primary and secondary years. Prospective families and community members can find updated information regarding academic calendars, board meetings, and district policies through their official website at http://www.huntington.k12.or.us.

For more information, contact Huntington School at (541) 869-2204 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.