- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410112001577
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Albany Options School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 410112001577 · Albany, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
136 enr · 15.1:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: South Albany High School (1,466 students)
Albany Options School grew from 155 students in 2022-23 to 168 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 9.8 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Albany Options School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Albany H
South Albany High School
1,466 students
- West Albany Hi
West Albany High School
1,297 students
- Timber Ridge S
Timber Ridge School
657 students
- Calapooia Midd 585
Calapooia Middle School
585 students
- Memorial Middl 544
Memorial Middle School
544 students
- This school 136
Albany Options School
136 students
What this shows Albany Options School reports 136 students on the CCD universe file.
How Albany Options School compares
Albany Options School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,894
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
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.
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
District finance for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j reports $14,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,297
- 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.
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 (~136 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 155 (2022-23) → 168 (2023-24), up 13.
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 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.