Pine Eagle Charter School

Pine Eagle SD 61
375 North Main St
Halfway, OR 97834
Charter School 197 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Pine Eagle Charter School, located in the rural community of Halfway, Oregon, serves as the central educational hub for students in the Pine Valley region. As a K-12 institution, it provides a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes small class sizes and personalized instruction. By operating as a charter school, it maintains a unique focus on community-integrated learning, leveraging its location in the foothills of the Wallowa Mountains to foster a close-knit school culture that values individual student growth and local engagement.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for both higher education and vocational success through a blend of traditional academics and practical skill development. Its curriculum is designed to support the specific needs of its rural population, often utilizing the surrounding natural landscape as an extension of the classroom. With a commitment to academic excellence and student well-being, Pine Eagle Charter School plays a vital role in sustaining the social and educational fabric of Halfway, ensuring that students in this remote area have access to a robust and supportive learning experience.
197
Total Students
17.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
47.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    175 (88.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (7.6 %)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Pine Eagle SD 61
Phone: (541)742-2811
Website: http://www.pineeaglesd.org
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 76
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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
Kindergarten 20
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 16
Grade 3 16
Grade 4 13
Grade 5 21
Grade 6 18
Grade 7 19
Grade 8 13
Grade 9 14
Grade 10 12
Grade 11 17
Grade 12 7
Gender Ratio