How do these districts compare?
| Metric | North Wasco County SD 21 | St Helens SD 502 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | The Dalles, Oregon | St Helens, Oregon |
| Total Enrollment | 2,841 | 2,829 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 19.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | North Wasco County SD 21 | St Helens SD 502 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,322 | $15,027 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.9% | 15.3% |
| State Revenue | 64.0% | 54.6% |
| Local Revenue | 24.1% | 30.0% |
North Wasco County SD 21
Federal State Local
St Helens SD 502
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | North Wasco County SD 21 | St Helens SD 502 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48.6% | 76.1% |
| African American | 0.6% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42.0% | 13.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 5.3% | 6.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.6% | 70.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | North Wasco County SD 21 | St Helens SD 502 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 4 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 320.8:1 | 300.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 54.3% | 50.2% |
School Types
North Wasco County SD 21
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
St Helens SD 502
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.