Enrollment
877
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Ashland, OR
Ashland High School
Federal NCES profile for Ashland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410156000401
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashland High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #5 of 7
- public schools in Ashland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashland High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ashland, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-51% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashland High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashland High School
Ashland High School is a large high school in Ashland, Oregon, enrolling 877 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 92% of state schools at 877 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #6, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Ashland Sd 5 also operates Ashland Middle School (529 students) and Helman Elementary School (260 students) alongside Ashland 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 Ashland High School compares
Ashland 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 51% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 877 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
877
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Oregon - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.7%
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
$19,611
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Ashland High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Ashland Sd 5, which includes Ashland High School.
$19,611
Per student
+8%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.7%
State 31.8%
Federal 15.5%
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 Ashland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bellview Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walker Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trails Outdoor School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 248
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 242
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 157
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~877 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Ashland High School
How many students attend Ashland High School?
Ashland High School has 877 students enrolled. It is a high school in Ashland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashland High School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashland High School?
25.9% of students at Ashland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashland High School?
The largest demographic group at Ashland High School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Ashland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashland High School?
Ashland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 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 Ashland High School rank among public schools in Ashland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashland High School ranks #5 of 7 public schools in Ashland, 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 Ashland on the city page.
Is Ashland High School a good school?
Ashland High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% 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 Ashland Sd 5?
Besides Ashland High School, Ashland Sd 5 also operates Ashland Middle School (529 students), Helman Elementary School (260 students), and Bellview Elementary School (248 students). See the Ashland Sd 5 district page for the complete list.
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