- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Bend, OR
Caldera High School
Federal NCES profile for Caldera High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410198001902
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Caldera High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Bend · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 32.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 21.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Caldera High School has class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Caldera High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Bend, OR.
School address
District: Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410198001902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+308 students YoY
Caldera High School grew from 939 students in 2022-23 to 1,247 in 2023-24 (+32.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 7.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+308 students YoY 410198001902 · Bend, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,354 enr · 32.2:1 · 21.4% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Summit High School (1,282 students)
Caldera High School grew from 939 students in 2022-23 to 1,247 in 2023-24 (+32.8%). Teacher FTE lost 42.5 → 7.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Caldera High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Caldera High School
1,354 students
- Summit High Sc
Summit High School
1,282 students
- Bend Senior Hi
Bend Senior High School
1,204 students
- Mountain View
Mountain View Senior High School
1,161 students
- Cascade Middle
Cascade Middle School
687 students
- High Desert Mi
High Desert Middle School
668 students
What this shows Caldera High School reports 1,354 students on the CCD universe file.
How Caldera High School compares
Caldera High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.2:1 | ▲ 83% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.4% | ▼ 59% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,354 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,354
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.4%
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
32.2:1
students per teacher
- 83% above state mean
Top 98% in Oregon - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
28.2%
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
$14,077
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 677 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
32
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Caldera High School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 reports $14,077 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Caldera High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bend Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| High Desert Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Caldera High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,204
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 668
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Bend
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Summit High School
Standard public school
1,282 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Bend Senior High School
Standard public school
1,204 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Senior High School
Standard public school
1,161 students 20:1 students per teacher
Realms High School
Standard public school
148 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Marshall High School
Alternative education program
116 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,354 students)
Frequently asked questions about Caldera High School
How many students attend Caldera High School?
Caldera High School has 1,354 students enrolled. It is a high school in Bend, OR. CCD year-over-year: 939 (2022-23) → 1,247 (2023-24), up 308.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caldera High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Caldera High School is 32.2:1, which is 83% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 105% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Caldera High School?
21.4% of students at Caldera High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Caldera High School?
The largest demographic group at Caldera High School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Bend, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Caldera High School?
Caldera High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Caldera High School rank among high schools in Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Caldera High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Bend, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1?
Besides Caldera High School, Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 also operates Summit High School (1,282 students), Bend Senior High School (1,204 students), and Mountain View Senior High School (1,161 students). See the Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 district page for the complete list.