NORTH LAKE SCHOOL

North Lake School is a Title I public school that is part of the North Lake SD 14 school district, located in Silver Lake, OR with about 212 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 17 teachers, North Lake School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

North Lake School, located in the rural community of Silver Lake, Oregon, serves as the educational hub for a vast, sparsely populated region of Lake County. As a K-12 facility, the school provides a centralized learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school graduation for students in the surrounding high-desert landscape. Given its remote location, the school plays a vital role not only as an academic institution but also as a primary center for community engagement and extracurricular activity.

The school is characterized by its small class sizes and personalized approach to instruction, which allows for closer relationships between students and faculty. By operating as a K-12 district, North Lake School fosters a unique "small-town" atmosphere where older students often mentor younger ones. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while navigating the logistical challenges of being situated in one of the most isolated regions of the state, focusing on preparing students for life beyond their rural boundaries through both traditional academics and regional community support.

For more information, contact North Lake School at (541) 576-2121 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.