Enrollment
161
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Colton, OR
Colton High School
Federal NCES profile for Colton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410327000110
👥 S:T ratio 46
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colton High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Colton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Colton High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colton, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Colton High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Colton High School
Colton High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Colton, Oregon, enrolling 161 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 19.7% free-meal eligibility runs 63% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 161 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 322 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Colton Sd 53 also operates Colton Elementary School (171 students) and Colton Virtual Academy (153 students) alongside Colton 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 Colton High School compares
Colton 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 63% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 161 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
161
Bigger than 16% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.5%
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
$18,892
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 87.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 87.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.6, Colton 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 Colton Sd 53, which includes Colton High School.
$18,892
Per student
+4%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.6%
State 54.4%
Federal 16.0%
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 Colton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colton Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colton Virtual Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 153
- Students per teacher
- 51:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- 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 (~161 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Colton High School
How many students attend Colton High School?
Colton High School has 161 students enrolled. It is a high school in Colton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colton High School is 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Colton High School?
19.7% of students at Colton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colton High School?
The largest demographic group at Colton High School is White at 87.6% of enrollment, in Colton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colton High School?
Colton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colton High School rank among public schools in Colton?
By Resource Investment Index, Colton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Colton, 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 Colton on the city page.
Is Colton High School a good school?
Colton High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Colton Sd 53?
Besides Colton High School, Colton Sd 53 also operates Colton Elementary School (171 students), Colton Virtual Academy (153 students), and Colton Middle School (110 students). See the Colton Sd 53 district page for the complete list.
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