Enrollment
243
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Halsey, OR
Central Linn High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Linn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410291000729
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Linn High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.7:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 243
- students enrolled
Central Linn High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Linn Sd 552 · Oregon
NCES ID 410291000729 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Linn High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Linn High School
Central Linn High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Halsey, Oregon, enrolling 243 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 243 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 127 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 168 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 60.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Central Linn Sd 552, also runs Central Linn Elementary School (241 students).
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 Linn High School compares
Central Linn 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 243 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
243
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 67% in Oregon - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
60.1%
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
$16,975
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 81.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: White at 81.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.5, Central Linn High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Linn Sd 552, which includes Central Linn High School.
$16,975
Per student
-6%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 37.7%
State 48.4%
Federal 13.9%
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 Linn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Linn Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Linn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 241
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~243 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Central Linn High School
How many students attend Central Linn High School?
Central Linn High School has 243 students enrolled. It is a public school in Halsey, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Linn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Linn High School is 18.7:1, which is 6% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Linn High School?
30.4% of students at Central Linn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Linn High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Linn High School is White at 81.3% of enrollment, in Halsey, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Linn High School?
Central Linn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Central Linn High School a good school?
Central Linn High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Linn Sd 552?
Besides Central Linn High School, Central Linn Sd 552 also operates Central Linn Elementary School (241 students). See the Central Linn Sd 552 district page for the complete list.
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