South Wasco County High School in Maupin, Oregon on DonorsChoose

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About this school

South Wasco County High School is a rural public school in Maupin, Oregon that is part of South Wasco County School District 1. It serves 138 students in grades 6 - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.2:1. Its teachers have had 14 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Supporting this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 12

138 Students

8 Teachers

699 4th St

Maupin, OR 97037 View local requests

http://www.swasco.net

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South Wasco County High School Demographics

75%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

15%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

South Wasco County High School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated May 18, 2026

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