- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
Alliance High School
Federal NCES profile for Alliance High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 76/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411004001652
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alliance High School earns 76/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #1 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 76
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.2:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Alliance High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance High School ranks #1 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004001652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Alliance High School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 411004001652 · Portland, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
197 enr · 8.2:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 76
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Alliance High School held near 193 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Alliance High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- This school 197
Alliance High School
197 students
What this shows Alliance High School reports 197 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alliance High School compares
Alliance 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 | 8.2:1 | ▼ 53% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 197 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.2:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
197
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
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
8.2:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 3% in Oregon - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 49 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 48.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.2%
Two or More 10.9%
African American 8.2%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 48.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Alliance High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alliance High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alliance High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Portland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
David Douglas High School
Standard public school
2,756 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Westview High School
Standard public school
2,423 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant High School
Standard public school
2,149 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset High School
Standard public school
1,812 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,807 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Standard public school
1,681 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~197 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alliance High School
How many students attend Alliance High School?
Alliance High School has 197 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alliance High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alliance High School is 8.2:1, which is 53% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 48% 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 Alliance High School?
69.9% of students at Alliance High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alliance High School?
The largest demographic group at Alliance High School is White at 48.1% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alliance High School?
Alliance High School has a Resource Investment Index of 76/100 (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 Alliance High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Alliance High School ranks #1 of 16 high schools in Portland, 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 Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Alliance High School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.