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Vernonia High School

Vernonia SD 47J · Columbia County · 1000 Missouri Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064.0

(503)429-1333

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#185
Rank 185 out of 203
English Language Arts2/10 · #184 · 16th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #177 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Vernonia is a small timber town tucked into the Coast Range foothills, about an hour west of Portland, and the high school very much reflects that tight-knit, rural character. With academic scores that land in the lower percentiles statewide, it's a school that families in this close community make work through local pride and personal connections rather than rankings. For families drawn to a quieter, outdoor-oriented lifestyle — hiking, fishing, and wide open space — Vernonia offers a genuine small-town upbringing where everyone knows your kid's name, even if the academic resources don't match what you'd find closer to the city.

Student Demographics

30 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
28 (93%)
Other
2 (7%)

Key Indicators

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

178
Enrollment
10.16
Teachers (FTE)
17.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
0.5
Administrators (FTE)
11
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

80%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

2
AP Courses
offered
15.8%
AP Participation
of students
29
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #164 · 37th percentile

11 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found