Enrollment
327
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Medford, OR
Central Medford High School
Federal NCES profile for Central Medford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410804004187
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Medford High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Medford High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Medford High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Medford, OR.
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
NCES ID 410804004187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Medford High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Medford High School
Central Medford High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Medford, Oregon, enrolling 327 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 51.8% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 327 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 165 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 44/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 164 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Medford Sd 549c spends $12,367 per pupil, 32% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Medford's high schools, it stands alongside South Medford High School (1,856 students): Central Medford High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.6:1 vs 24.4:1).
Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students) and North Medford High School (1,721 students) alongside Central Medford 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 Medford High School compares
Central Medford 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 | 13.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 2% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 327 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
327
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$12,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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 164 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.9, Central Medford High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford Sd 549c, which includes Central Medford High School.
$12,367
Per student
-32%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.7%
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 Medford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Medford High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logos Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hedrick Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Medford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Medford
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Medford High School
How many students attend Central Medford High School?
Central Medford High School has 327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Medford, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Medford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Medford High School is 13.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Medford High School?
51.8% of students at Central Medford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Medford High School?
The largest demographic group at Central Medford High School is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Medford, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Medford High School?
Central Medford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Medford High School rank among high schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Medford High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Medford, 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 Medford on the city page.
Is Central Medford High School a good school?
Central Medford High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% 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 Medford Sd 549c?
Besides Central Medford High School, Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students), North Medford High School (1,721 students), and Logos Charter School (1,285 students). See the Medford Sd 549c district page for the complete list.
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