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==Academics==
==Academics==
In 1985, Nyssa High School was honored in the [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program]], the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.<ref name="blueribbon">http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf{{pdf}}</ref>
In 1985, Nyssa High School was honored in the [[Blue Ribbon Schools Program]], the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.<ref name="blueribbon">[http://www.ed.gov/programs/nclbbrs/list-1982.pdf Archived: Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF)<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


In 2008, 82% of the school's seniors received their [[high school diploma]]. Of 77 students, 63 graduated, 9 dropped out, 2 received a [[Oregon modified high school diploma|modified diploma]], and 3 are still in high school.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2009/06/high_school_dropout_rates.html|title=State releases high school graduation rates|date=2009-06-30|work=[[The Oregonian]]|accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.oregonlive.com/education_impact/2009/06/Dropout-Rates.xls|title=Oregon dropout rates for 2008|date=2009-06-30|work=[[The Oregonian]]|accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref>
In 2008, 82% of the school's seniors received their [[high school diploma]]. Of 77 students, 63 graduated, 9 dropped out, 2 received a [[Oregon modified high school diploma|modified diploma]], and 3 are still in high school.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2009/06/high_school_dropout_rates.html|title=State releases high school graduation rates|date=2009-06-30|work=[[The Oregonian]]|accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.oregonlive.com/education_impact/2009/06/Dropout-Rates.xls|title=Oregon dropout rates for 2008|date=2009-06-30|work=[[The Oregonian]]|accessdate=2009-07-01}}</ref>

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Nyssa High School
Address
Map
824 Adrian Blvd

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97913

Coordinates43°52′37″N 117°00′09″W / 43.876814°N 117.002437°W / 43.876814; -117.002437
Information
TypePublic
School districtNyssa School District
PrincipalKen Ball[1]
Faculty21.0 (on FTE basis)[2]
Grades9-12[1]
Number of students319 (as of 2005-06)[2]
Student to teacher ratio15.2[2]
Color(s)Royal blue and white   [3]
Athletics conferenceOSAA Eastern Oregon League 3A-5[3]
MascotBulldogs[3]
WebsiteNyssa High School

Nyssa High School is a high school located in Nyssa, Oregon, United States. It is in the Nyssa School District. The ethnic makeup is 55% Hispanic, 42% non-Hispanic white, with the remainder of Asian and Native American ethnicity.[2]

Academics

In 1985, Nyssa High School was honored in the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.[4]

In 2008, 82% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 77 students, 63 graduated, 9 dropped out, 2 received a modified diploma, and 3 are still in high school.[5][6]

Notable alumni

  • Leo Long, 1954 NCAA champion in the javelin throw

References

  1. ^ a b "Oregon School Directory 2008-09" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education. p. 139. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
  2. ^ a b c d "Nyssa High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 2008-06-23.
  3. ^ a b c OSAA.org :: Schools
  4. ^ Archived: Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF)
  5. ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  6. ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.