- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410804004187
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 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 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-73 students YoY
Central Medford High School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-21.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 15.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-73 students YoY 410804004187 · Medford, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
327 enr · 13.6:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: South Medford High School (1,856 students)
Central Medford High School shrank from 336 students in 2022-23 to 263 in 2023-24 (-21.7%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 15.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Central Medford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Medford
South Medford High School
1,856 students
- North Medford
North Medford High School
1,721 students
- Logos Charter
Logos Charter School
1,285 students
- Hedrick Middle
Hedrick Middle School
952 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
826 students
- This school 327
Central Medford High School
327 students
What this shows Central Medford High School reports 327 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Medford High School compares
Central Medford High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Medford Sd 549c reports $12,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,721
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~327 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 263 (2023-24), down 73.
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 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, 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.
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.