Hawthorne Alternative High School

Hawthorne Alternative High School is one of the very small senior highs in Pendleton, Oregon, part of Pendleton SD 16, with 56 students on its rolls from grades 9 through 12. Compared to the state average of about 630 students per school, that is 91% leaner than typical.

Across the 8 schools in Pendleton SD 16 (2,901 students total), Hawthorne Alternative High School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Looking at the student body, Hawthorne Alternative High School reports that the largest single group is White, at 70% of enrollment; the rest consists of 14% Hispanic, 9% Native American, 5% multiracial. Compared to Umatilla County overall, the school's racial mix sits in roughly the same range.

On the income-and-resources front, On paper, Hawthorne Alternative High School has 2 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 31.1:1. The state averages around 19.8:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical.

Across the wider county, the surrounding county (Umatilla County) shows that the typical household earns roughly $67,728 per year, about 18% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Hawthorne Alternative High School is one of 35 public schools in Umatilla County (combined enrollment of about 13,143 students).

Nearest neighbor: Pendleton High School, around 0.1 miles off. 7 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The campus sits in a town-based setting.

Looking at the recent track record. Hawthorne Alternative High School's enrollment has increased 22% since 2018, when it stood at 46 (now 56). The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 28.8:1 in 2018 to 31.1:1 today.

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.