Enrollment
690
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Beaverton, OR
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy
Federal NCES profile for Arts and Communication Magnet Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410192000213
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #8 of 11
- schools in Beaverton · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 21.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Arts and Communication Magnet Academy ranks #8 of 11 schools in Beaverton, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192000213 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Arts and Communication Magnet Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy is a large combined-grade school in Beaverton, Oregon, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.9% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 690 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 123 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #58.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 56/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Beaverton's public schools, it stands alongside Aloha-Huber Park School (901 students): Arts and Communication Magnet Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.9:1 vs 15.8:1).
Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students) and Sunset High School (1,812 students) alongside Arts and Communication Magnet Academy.
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 Arts and Communication Magnet Academy compares
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.9% | ▼ 59% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Oregon - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
28.0%
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
$15,015
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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 63.1%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
Two or More 11.6%
Asian 4.4%
African American 2.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 63.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Arts and Communication Magnet Academy is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Arts and Communication Magnet Academy.
$15,015
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 Arts and Communication Magnet Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Arts and Communication Magnet Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Beaverton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Aloha-Huber Park School
Standard public school
901 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
International School of Beaverton
Standard public school
870 students 21.8:1 students per teacher
Beaver Acres Elementary School
Standard public school
778 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Vose Elementary School
Standard public school
666 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Barnes Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Similar other 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 (~690 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Arts and Communication Magnet Academy
How many students attend Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Beaverton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy is 20.9:1, which is 19% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 33% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
21.9% of students at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
The largest demographic group at Arts and Communication Magnet Academy is White at 63.1% of enrollment, in Beaverton, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Arts and Communication Magnet Academy?
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Arts and Communication Magnet Academy rank among schools in Beaverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Arts and Communication Magnet Academy ranks #8 of 11 schools in Beaverton, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Beaverton on the city page.
Is Arts and Communication Magnet Academy a good school?
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% 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 Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides Arts and Communication Magnet Academy, Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students), Sunset High School (1,812 students), and Mountainside High School (1,741 students). See the Beaverton Sd 48j district page for the complete list.
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