Enrollment
212
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Bandon, OR
Bandon Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Bandon Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410180000237
👥 S:T ratio 44
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bandon Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bandon · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Bandon Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bandon Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bandon, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bandon Senior High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Bandon Senior High School
Bandon Senior High School is a mid-sized high school in Bandon, Oregon, enrolling 212 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 106 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #60.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Two or More (16%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Bandon Sd 54 also operates Ocean Crest Elementary School (240 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (195 students) alongside Bandon Senior 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 Bandon Senior High School compares
Bandon Senior 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 | 14.1:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Oregon - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.6%
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
$17,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 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 69.2%
Two or More 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.8, Bandon Senior High School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bandon Sd 54, which includes Bandon Senior High School.
$17,029
Per student
-6%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.1%
State 46.6%
Federal 16.3%
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 Bandon Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocean Crest Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harbor Lights Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bandon Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Bandon Senior High School
How many students attend Bandon Senior High School?
Bandon Senior High School has 212 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bandon, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bandon Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bandon Senior High School is 14.1:1, which is 20% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Bandon Senior High School?
30.7% of students at Bandon Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bandon Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Bandon Senior High School is White at 69.2% of enrollment, in Bandon, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bandon Senior High School?
Bandon Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bandon Senior High School rank among public schools in Bandon?
By Resource Investment Index, Bandon Senior High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bandon, 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 Bandon on the city page.
Is Bandon Senior High School a good school?
Bandon Senior High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 81% 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 Bandon Sd 54?
Besides Bandon Senior High School, Bandon Sd 54 also operates Ocean Crest Elementary School (240 students) and Harbor Lights Middle School (195 students). See the Bandon Sd 54 district page for the complete list.
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