- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Happy Valley, OR
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
Federal NCES profile for Adrienne C. Nelson High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410883001898
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Adrienne C. Nelson High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Happy Valley · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Adrienne C. Nelson High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Adrienne C. Nelson High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Happy Valley, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883001898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Adrienne C. Nelson High School held near 1,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 410883001898 · Happy Valley, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,536 enr · 30.1:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Clackamas High School (1,280 students)
Adrienne C. Nelson High School held near 1,430 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 51.2 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Adrienne C. Nelson High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
1,536 students
- Clackamas High
Clackamas High School
1,280 students
- Happy Valley M
Happy Valley Middle School
1,158 students
- Putnam High Sc
Putnam High School
1,060 students
- Rock Creek Mid
Rock Creek Middle School
889 students
- Milwaukie High
Milwaukie High School
874 students
What this shows Adrienne C. Nelson High School reports 1,536 students on the CCD universe file.
How Adrienne C. Nelson High School compares
Adrienne C. Nelson High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.1:1 | ▲ 71% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 61% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,536 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,536
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.1:1
students per teacher
- 71% above state mean
Top 97% in Oregon - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.9%
Asian 21.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
Two or More 9.4%
African American 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Adrienne C. Nelson High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Clackamas Sd 12 reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Adrienne C. Nelson High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milwaukie High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Adrienne C. Nelson High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Happy Valley
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,536 students)
Frequently asked questions about Adrienne C. Nelson High School
How many students attend Adrienne C. Nelson High School?
Adrienne C. Nelson High School has 1,536 students enrolled. It is a high school in Happy Valley, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,382 (2022-23) → 1,430 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adrienne C. Nelson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adrienne C. Nelson High School is 30.1:1, which is 71% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 92% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Adrienne C. Nelson High School?
20.4% of students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Adrienne C. Nelson High School?
The largest demographic group at Adrienne C. Nelson High School is White at 48.9% of enrollment, in Happy Valley, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Adrienne C. Nelson High School?
Adrienne C. Nelson High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Adrienne C. Nelson High School rank among public schools in Happy Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Adrienne C. Nelson High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Happy Valley, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Happy Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Adrienne C. Nelson High School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Clackamas High School (1,280 students), Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students), and Putnam High School (1,060 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.