Long Creek School.

General Overview

Geographically speaking, Long Creek, Oregon, is located in Grant County; 90 miles south of Pendleton, Oregon, and approximately 40 miles north of John Day, Oregon. Nestled at the base of Long Creek Mountain, in a small valley, this community boasts a population of approximately 228 residents.

The main source of employment for individuals living in this area is farming and/or ranching. Some residents are employed by government agencies such as the Department of Transportation or the public education system while other residents have their own small businesses. There is still a small amount of logging that takes place in the area as well.

Student Demographics

Long Creek School District is home to Kindergarten thru grade12, in a single building. The total school population averages approximately 60 students.

For the most part the student body is made up of primarily Caucasian students. There is a very limited number of individuals from other ethnic groups.

School Facilities

The main building of the school houses the school’s office, student government office, superintendent/principal’s office, the library, computer lab, common’s area, resource room, speech classroom, and 9 regular classrooms.

Other school facilities include a gymnasium with an attached multi-purpose room, an auto/wood shop, a weight room and kiln area, and a dormitory which can house up to 8 foreign exchange students.

District Staffing

Long Creek School is staffed with a superintendent/principal, seven full-time certified staff members, one 1/3 time certified special education teacher, three full-time classified employees, and four part-time classified employees.