- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vernonia, OR
Vernonia High School
Federal NCES profile for Vernonia High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411293000188
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vernonia High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Vernonia · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 27.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Vernonia High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vernonia High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vernonia, OR.
School address
District: Vernonia Sd 47j · Oregon
NCES ID 411293000188 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Vernonia High School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 411293000188 · Vernonia, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 13.7:1 · 27.7% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Vernonia Elementary School (206 students)
Vernonia High School held near 176 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 13.3 → 12.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Vernonia High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vernonia Eleme
Vernonia Elementary School
206 students
- This school
Vernonia High School
178 students
- Vernonia Middl
Vernonia Middle School
139 students
- Mist Elementar 31
Mist Elementary School
31 students
What this shows Vernonia High School reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vernonia High School compares
Vernonia High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.7% | ▼ 48% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
56.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 84.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.0, Vernonia High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vernonia Sd 47j reports $18,859 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vernonia High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernonia Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vernonia Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mist Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vernonia High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 31
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vernonia High School
How many students attend Vernonia High School?
Vernonia High School has 178 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vernonia, OR. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 176 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernonia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernonia High School is 13.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Vernonia High School?
27.7% of students at Vernonia High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vernonia High School?
The largest demographic group at Vernonia High School is White at 84.2% of enrollment, in Vernonia, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vernonia High School?
Vernonia High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Vernonia High School rank among public schools in Vernonia?
By Resource Investment Index, Vernonia High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Vernonia, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vernonia Sd 47j?
Besides Vernonia High School, Vernonia Sd 47j also operates Vernonia Elementary School (206 students), Vernonia Middle School (139 students), and Mist Elementary School (31 students). See the Vernonia Sd 47j district page for the complete list.