Enrollment
1,354
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410198001902
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 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 23/100 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
- 23
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
32.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Caldera High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Caldera High School
Caldera High School is a large high school in Bend, Oregon, enrolling 1,354 students.
Class loads run heavy: 32.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Oregon schools and 83% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 21.4% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,354 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 49 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 677 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 spends $13,289 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Bend's high schools, it stands alongside Summit High School (1,282 students): Caldera High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (32.2:1 vs 22.1:1).
Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1 also operates Summit High School (1,282 students) and Bend Senior High School (1,204 students) alongside Caldera 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 Caldera High School compares
Caldera 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,289
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bend-Lapine Administrative Sd 1, which includes Caldera High School.
$13,289
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.0%
State 42.2%
Federal 7.8%
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 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
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 (~1,354 students)
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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.
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 23/100 (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 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.
Is Caldera High School a good school?
Caldera High School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 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.
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