Serving 184 students in grades 9-12, Vernonia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 184 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 70-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vernonia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Vernonia High School's student population of 184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
184 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vernonia High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernonia High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#826 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
89%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-79%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernonia High School's ranking?
Vernonia High School is ranked #826 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Vernonia High School often compared to?
Vernonia High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like St. Helens High School, Scappoose High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vernonia High School?
The graduation rate of Vernonia High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Vernonia High School?
184 students attend Vernonia High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Vernonia High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernonia High School?
Vernonia High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vernonia High School offer ?
Vernonia High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Vernonia High School part of?
Vernonia High School is part of Vernonia SD 47j School District.
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