Enrollment
397
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Banks, OR
Banks High School
Federal NCES profile for Banks 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 410183001180
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banks High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Banks · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 17.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Banks High School has class sizes larger than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banks High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Banks, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Banks High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Banks High School
Banks High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Banks, Oregon, enrolling 397 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, 17.1% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Oregon average.
With 397 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #138, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 397 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Banks Sd 13 spends $13,568 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Banks Sd 13 also operates Banks Elementary School (430 students) and Banks Middle School (254 students) alongside Banks 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 Banks High School compares
Banks 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 | 20.9:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.1% | ▼ 68% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 397 | top 39% | - | - |
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.
397
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
31.7%
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
$13,568
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, Banks High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Banks Sd 13, which includes Banks High School.
$13,568
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 59.9%
Federal 6.3%
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 Banks High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banks Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banks Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banks High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~397 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Banks High School
How many students attend Banks High School?
Banks High School has 397 students enrolled. It is a high school in Banks, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banks High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Banks High School 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 Banks High School?
17.1% of students at Banks High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banks High School?
The largest demographic group at Banks High School is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Banks, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banks High School?
Banks High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Banks High School rank among public schools in Banks?
By Resource Investment Index, Banks High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Banks, 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 Banks on the city page.
Is Banks High School a good school?
Banks High School earns 31/100 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 Banks Sd 13?
Besides Banks High School, Banks Sd 13 also operates Banks Elementary School (430 students) and Banks Middle School (254 students). See the Banks Sd 13 district page for the complete list.
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