Nixyaawii Community School

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Nixyaawii Community School ranks 95 th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Nixyaawii Community School is a public charter high school located in Pendleton, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 90 students. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with its statewide ranking ranging from 95 to 299 out of Oregon high schools over the years.

One of the school's notable strengths is its strong performance for its Native American student population, ranking 2 out of 4 Oregon high schools in the 2023-2024 school year with a 4-star rating. However, the school's female students and low socioeconomic status students have performed relatively poorly, ranking 153 out of 194 and 176 out of 241 Oregon high schools, respectively, in recent years. Compared to nearby schools, Nixyaawii Community School's 11th-grade proficiency rates were generally higher than Hawthorne Alternative High School and Pendleton High School, but lower than Weston-McEwen High School and Pilot Rock High School.

Nixyaawii Community School's relatively low per-student spending of $4,213 for the 2021-2022 school year, compared to the higher spending of $15,201 at Pendleton High School and $18,318 at Weston-McEwen High School, may be a factor in its mixed academic performance. The school has also maintained a student-teacher ratio between 14.1 and 17.1 over the past few years, which is lower than the 39.1 ratio at Hawthorne Alternative High School but higher than the 12.6 ratio at Weston-McEwen High School.

Detail:

Public, Charter 9-12

73300 July Grounds Ln
Pendleton, OR 97801

(541) 429-7900

District: Pendleton School District 16

SchoolDigger Rank:
95^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $4,213

Student/teacher ratio: 14.5

Number of students: 90

Racial breakdown:

American Indian:

75.6%

White:

7.8%

Hispanic:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Nixyaawii Community School ranks better than 64.6% of high schools in Oregon. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.82. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: American Indian (75.6%), White (7.8%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nixyaawii Community School is 14.5, which is the lowest among 3 high schools in the Pendleton School District 16! (See more...)

Compare Nixyaawii Community School employs 6.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nixyaawii Community School is $4,213. 1 high schools in the Pendleton School District 16 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Nixyaawii Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Nixyaawii Community School 95^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Nixyaawii Community School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

Native American students:

Pendleton School District 16:

SchoolDigger ranks Pendleton School District 16 72^nd of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Nixyaawii Community School

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Rank History for all students at Nixyaawii Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2007	28.43	195^th	244	20.1%
2008	3.40	242^nd	249	2.8%
2009	4.13	250^th	263	4.9%
2010	8.72	257^th	285	9.8%
2011	4.42	282^nd	299	5.7%
2012	1.71	303^rd	308	1.6%
2013	2.27	295^th	303	2.6%
2014	0.67	299^th	301	0.7%
2015	11.19	269^th	292	7.9%
2016	3.99	284^th	292	2.7%
2017	10.43	257^th	283	9.2%
2018	24.44	230^th	283	18.7%
2019	56.95	109^th	266	59.0%
2022	30.04	176^th	241	27.0%
2023	30.67	191^st	258	26.0%
2024	56.82	95^th	268	64.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nixyaawii Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	44.25	141^st	254	44.5%
2019	57.04	88^th	229	61.6%
2022	30.19	176^th	241	27.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Nixyaawii Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	11.13	231^st	251	8.0%
2022	24.43	153^rd	194	21.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Nixyaawii Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	35.50	179^th	250	28.4%
2019	55.50	86^th	206	58.3%
2023	36.04	137^th	214	36.0%
2024	58.17	73^rd	216	66.2%

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Rank History for Native American students at Nixyaawii Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile
2018	24.03	12^th	14	14.3%
2019	60.28	2^nd	6	66.7%
2022	87.32	1^st	2	50.0%
2023	49.71	5^th	6	16.7%
2024	62.58	2^nd	4	50.0%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Nixyaawii Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2006	4	0	2	0	53	n/a	n/a	0	59
2007	5	0	0	1	61	n/a	n/a	1	68
2008	4	0	0	2	61	n/a	n/a	0	67
2009	2	0	1	2	51	n/a	n/a	0	56
2010	2	0	0	3	46	n/a	n/a	0	51
2011	1	0	1	0	46	0	0	0	48
2012	1	0	0	0	49	0	0	0	50
2013	1	0	0	1	43	0	0	0	45
2014	2	0	0	3	52	0	0	0	57
2015	5	0	0	5	47	0	3	0	60
2016	6	0	0	4	42	0	3	0	55
2017	7	0	0	3	43	0	5	0	58
2018	9	0	0	4	61	0	6	0	80
2019	3	0	0	5	61	0	9	0	78
2020	4	0	0	6	75	0	8	0	93
2021	3	0	0	7	73	0	5	0	88
2022	4	1	0	10	68	0	6	0	89
2023	7	1	0	6	68	0	6	2	90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nixyaawii Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	3.2	0.0	n/a
2006	59	4.0	14.8	66.1
2007	68	4.6	14.8	67.2
2008	67	4.0	16.8	58.2
2009	56	4.0	14.0	0
2010	51	4.6	10.9	n/a
2011	48	5.0	9.6	0
2012	50	4.0	12.5	58
2013	45	4.1	10.9	64.4
2014	57	5.3	10.7	78.9
2015	60	4.0	15.0	66.7
2016	55	4.0	13.7	67.3
2017	58	4.0	14.5	69
2018	80	5.0	16.0	68.8
2019	78	5.2	15.0	67.9
2020	93	7.2	12.9	n/a
2021	88	6.2	14.1	n/a
2022	89	5.2	17.1	n/a
2023	90	6.2	14.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nixyaawii Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	3.2	0.0	n/a
2006	59	4.0	14.8	66.1
2007	68	4.6	14.8	67.2
2008	67	4.0	16.8	58.2
2009	56	4.0	14.0	0
2010	51	4.6	10.9	n/a
2011	48	5.0	9.6	0
2012	50	4.0	12.5	58
2013	45	4.1	10.9	64.4
2014	57	5.3	10.7	78.9
2015	60	4.0	15.0	66.7
2016	55	4.0	13.7	67.3
2017	58	4.0	14.5	69
2018	80	5.0	16.0	68.8
2019	78	5.2	15.0	67.9
2020	93	7.2	12.9	n/a
2021	88	6.2	14.1	n/a
2022	89	5.2	17.1	n/a
2023	90	6.2	14.5	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nixyaawii Community School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	n/a	n/a	$3,046
2020	n/a	n/a	$3,209
2021	n/a	n/a	$3,419
2022	$102 (2.4%)	$4,112 (97.6%)	$4,213

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nixyaawii Community School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 109^th of 266 High schools	Ranks 191^st of 258 High schools	33.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nixyaawii Community School)	75	25	50%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pendleton School District 16)	58.3	19.9	38.4%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)	66.5	46.2	20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nixyaawii Community School)	20	15	5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Pendleton School District 16)	25.1	10.1	15%
11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)	32.1	20.4	11.7%
11th Grade Science (Nixyaawii Community School)	47.4	35	12.4%
11th Grade Science (Pendleton School District 16)	44.7	30.1	14.6%
11th Grade Science (Oregon)	39.5	32.7	6.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	78	90	15.4%
African American	0	1
American Indian	61	68	11.5%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	3	7	133.3%
Two or More Races	9	6	33.3%

Schools Near Nixyaawii Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)			OSAS Mathematics (2024)		OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nixyaawii Community School	Public, Charter	9-12	73300 July Grounds Ln	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 429-7900	90	6	14.5		7 (7.8%)	1 (1.1%)	6 (6.7%)	0 (0.0%)	68 (75.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)	56.8	95^th of 268 public high schools	64.6%		30.7	191^st of 258 public high schools	26.0%	96			53.6		11.1		46.4	$4,213	$102	$4,112
Pendleton High School	Public	9-12	1800 NW Carden Ave	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 966-3804	795	40	20.0	72.8%	545 (68.6%)	2 (0.3%)	108 (13.6%)	10 (1.3%)	63 (7.9%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (7.2%)	42.9	143^rd of 268 public high schools	46.6%		23.9	208^th of 258 public high schools	19.4%	65			39.9		12.5		36.3	$15,201	$158	$15,043
Hawthorne Alternative High School	Public	9-12	1700 NW 15th Dr	Pendleton	97801	Umatilla County	Pendleton School District 16	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 966-3378	47	1	39.1		29 (61.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (14.9%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (8.5%)								(n/a)							26.7	$3,986	$102	$3,884
Weston-McEwen High School	Public	9-12	540 E Main St	Athena	97813	Umatilla County	Athena-Weston School District 29RJ	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 566-3555	215	17	12.6	57.7%	157 (73.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.8%)	1 (0.5%)	18 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (9.3%)	38.4	161^st of 268 public high schools	39.9%		46.7	122^nd of 258 public high schools	52.7%	39			37.8		15.6		31.1	$18,318	$194	$18,124
Pilot Rock High School	Public	7-12	101 NE Cherry St	Pilot Rock	97868	Umatilla County	Pilot Rock School District 2	No	(n/a)	No	No	(541) 443-2671	155	9	17.2	77.4%	132 (85.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	49.1	123^rd of 268 public high schools	54.1%		28.8	195^th of 258 public high schools	24.4%	72	66.7	28.1	48.4	38.9	9.7	21.9	41.9	$21,006	$508	$20,498

Frequently Asked Questions about Nixyaawii Community School

What district is Nixyaawii Community School in?

Pendleton School District 16

How many students attend Nixyaawii Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 90 students attended Nixyaawii Community School.

Is Nixyaawii Community School a good school?

Nixyaawii Community School ranks 95^th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Nixyaawii Community School?

Students at Nixyaawii Community School are 76% American Indian, 8% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% Not Specified, 1% African American.

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