Below Average
#969 of 1,226 schools in OR
Vernonia High School
High School · Vernonia Sd 47j · Vernonia, OR
A Vernonia Sd 47j high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 Missouri Ave, Vernonia, OR 97064
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 23% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 74.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Vernonia High School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 26 points since 2020, to 23% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
48.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vernonia High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low243/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,125
Median home value
$360,100
Median rent
$1,213/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97064; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Vernonia Sd 47j
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $19,393NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vernonia High School is listed in Vernonia SD 47J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vernonia High School
Vernonia High School is a public high school in Vernonia, OR, part of Vernonia Sd 47j, serving approximately 176 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #969 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vernonia High School
What grades does Vernonia High School serve?
Vernonia High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Vernonia High School?
Vernonia High School has an enrollment of approximately 176 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vernonia High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vernonia High School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vernonia High School rank in OR?
Vernonia High School ranks #969 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Vernonia High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vernonia High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Vernonia High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vernonia High School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Vernonia High School a charter school?
No, Vernonia High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vernonia High School a Title I school?
No, Vernonia High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vernonia High School?
48.3% of students at Vernonia High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 176
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.7%
- Phone
- (503) 429-1333
- 4-Year Graduation
- 74.5%
- Area population (ZIP 97064)
- 3,730
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97064; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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