Enrollment
62
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cottage Grove, OR
Al Kennedy High School
Federal NCES profile for Al Kennedy High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411158001390
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 83
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Al Kennedy High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 69.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Al Kennedy High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Al Kennedy High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, OR.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158001390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Al Kennedy High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Al Kennedy High School
Al Kennedy High School is a higher-need, small high school in Cottage Grove, Oregon, enrolling 62 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 12.4:1, Al Kennedy High School is leaner than roughly 89% of Oregon schools and 30% under the state's 17.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.5% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Oregon schools, with 62 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #8.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 38/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 83 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $14,047 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cottage Grove's high schools, it stands alongside Cottage Grove High School (640 students): Al Kennedy High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 16.8:1).
South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students) and Lincoln Middle School (455 students) alongside Al Kennedy High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Al Kennedy High School compares
Al Kennedy High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.5% | ▲ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 62 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
62
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 11% in Oregon - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$14,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
African American 1.6%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.7, Al Kennedy High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lane Sd 45j3, which includes Al Kennedy High School.
$14,047
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.4%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Al Kennedy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bohemia Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy for Character Education | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Al Kennedy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Cottage Grove
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~62 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Al Kennedy High School
How many students attend Al Kennedy High School?
Al Kennedy High School has 62 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Al Kennedy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Al Kennedy High School is 12.4:1, which is 30% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Al Kennedy High School?
69.5% of students at Al Kennedy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Al Kennedy High School?
The largest demographic group at Al Kennedy High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Al Kennedy High School?
Al Kennedy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Al Kennedy High School rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Al Kennedy High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove on the city page.
Is Al Kennedy High School a good school?
Al Kennedy High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Lane Sd 45j3?
Besides Al Kennedy High School, South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students), Lincoln Middle School (455 students), and Harrison Elementary School (450 students). See the South Lane Sd 45j3 district page for the complete list.
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