Enrollment
1,008
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Independence, OR
Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Central 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 410284001058
👥 S:T ratio 18
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 65.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Central High School has class sizes larger than 81% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Independence, OR.
School address
District: Central Sd 13j · Oregon
NCES ID 410284001058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central High School
Central High School is a higher-need, large high school in Independence, Oregon, enrolling 1,008 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.4% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,008 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #37.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (44%) (diversity index 57/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 336 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Central Sd 13j also operates Talmadge Middle School (716 students) and Monmouth Elementary School (468 students) alongside Central 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 Central High School compares
Central 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 | 20.6:1 | ▲ 17% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.4% | ▲ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,008 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.6:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,008
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.6:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 81% in Oregon - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$15,250
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 48.9%
White 43.6%
Two or More 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Central High School 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 Central Sd 13j, which includes Central High School.
$15,250
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.5%
State 62.7%
Federal 11.8%
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 Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talmadge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Monmouth Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ash Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~1,008 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central High School
How many students attend Central High School?
Central High School has 1,008 students enrolled. It is a high school in Independence, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central High School is 20.6:1, which is 17% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 31% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central High School?
65.4% of students at Central High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.9% of enrollment, in Independence, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central High School?
Central 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 Central High School rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Central High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Independence, 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 Independence on the city page.
Is Central High School a good school?
Central High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Central Sd 13j?
Besides Central High School, Central Sd 13j also operates Talmadge Middle School (716 students), Monmouth Elementary School (468 students), and Ash Creek Elementary School (433 students). See the Central Sd 13j district page for the complete list.
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