Enrollment
852
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hillsboro, OR
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering
Federal NCES profile for Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410192001745
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering has class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001745 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering is a large combined-grade school in Hillsboro, Oregon, enrolling 852 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 90% of Oregon schools and 27% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 92% of state schools at 852 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 75 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Asian (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Hillsboro's public schools, it stands alongside Flex Online School (404 students): Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 10.9:1).
Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students) and Sunset High School (1,812 students) alongside Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering.
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 Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering compares
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 49% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 852 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
852
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Oregon - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
21.8%
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 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 41.6%
Asian 26.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 8.9%
African American 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 41.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering.
$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 Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sunset High School | Larger | Lower 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 Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering'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 Hillsboro
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~852 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering
How many students attend Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering?
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering has 852 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hillsboro, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering?
The student-teacher ratio at Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering is 22.4:1, which is 27% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering?
27.0% of students at Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering?
The largest demographic group at Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering is White at 41.6% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering?
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering rank among schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering ranks #3 of 3 schools in Hillsboro, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering a good school?
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering, 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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