Enrollment
1,402
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Canby, OR
Canby High School
Federal NCES profile for Canby High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410264000148
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Canby High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Canby · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Canby High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Canby High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Canby, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Canby High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Canby High School
Canby High School is a large high school in Canby, Oregon, enrolling 1,402 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Oregon schools and 23% 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 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,402 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 48 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 52/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 6 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 467 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Canby Sd 86 also operates Baker Prairie Middle School (532 students) and Ninety-One School (476 students) alongside Canby 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 Canby High School compares
Canby 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 | 21.6:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.9% | ▼ 55% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,402 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,402
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Oregon - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$16,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 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 60.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.2, Canby High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Canby Sd 86, which includes Canby High School.
$16,078
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 51.5%
Federal 10.8%
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 Canby High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baker Prairie Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ninety-One School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cecile Trost Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howard Eccles Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carus School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Canby High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 325
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~1,402 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Canby High School
How many students attend Canby High School?
Canby High School has 1,402 students enrolled. It is a high school in Canby, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Canby High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Canby High School is 21.6:1, which is 23% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Canby High School?
23.9% of students at Canby High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Canby High School?
The largest demographic group at Canby High School is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Canby, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Canby High School?
Canby High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Canby High School rank among public schools in Canby?
By Resource Investment Index, Canby High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Canby, 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 Canby on the city page.
Is Canby High School a good school?
Canby High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Canby Sd 86?
Besides Canby High School, Canby Sd 86 also operates Baker Prairie Middle School (532 students), Ninety-One School (476 students), and Cecile Trost Elementary School (457 students). See the Canby Sd 86 district page for the complete list.
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