Enrollment
136
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, OR
Albany Options School
Federal NCES profile for Albany Options 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 410112001577
👥 S:T ratio 40
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Albany Options School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Albany Options School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Options School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112001577 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Albany Options School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Albany Options School
Albany Options School is a high-poverty, small high school in Albany, Oregon, enrolling 136 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.6% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 136 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (27%) (diversity index 54/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 116 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Greater Albany Public Sd 8j spends $14,435 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Albany's high schools, it stands alongside South Albany High School (1,466 students): Albany Options School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.1:1 vs 26.2:1).
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students) and West Albany High School (1,297 students) alongside Albany Options 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 Albany Options School compares
Albany Options 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 56% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 136 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
136
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Oregon - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$14,435
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 116 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 61.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.2%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 61.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.5, Albany Options School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, which includes Albany Options School.
$14,435
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 Albany Options School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Albany High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calapooia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Albany Options School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Albany
3 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 (~136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Albany Options School
How many students attend Albany Options School?
Albany Options School has 136 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Albany Options School?
The student-teacher ratio at Albany Options School is 15.1:1, which is 14% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Albany Options School?
82.6% of students at Albany Options School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Albany Options School?
The largest demographic group at Albany Options School is White at 61.8% of enrollment, in Albany, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Albany Options School?
Albany Options School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Albany Options School rank among high schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Albany Options School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Albany, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albany on the city page.
Is Albany Options School a good school?
Albany Options School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Besides Albany Options School, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students), West Albany High School (1,297 students), and Timber Ridge School (657 students). See the Greater Albany Public Sd 8j district page for the complete list.
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