Enrollment
1,273
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Corvallis, OR
Corvallis High School
Federal NCES profile for Corvallis High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410348000047
👥 S:T ratio 11
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 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
Corvallis High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #13 of 13
- public schools in Corvallis · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Corvallis High School has class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Corvallis High School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Corvallis, OR.
School address
District: Corvallis Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410348000047 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Corvallis High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Corvallis High School
Corvallis High School is a large high school in Corvallis, Oregon, enrolling 1,273 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.3:1 is larger than about 90% of Oregon schools and 27% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,273 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #31, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (62%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 318 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Corvallis's high schools, it stands alongside Crescent Valley High School (875 students): Corvallis High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.3:1 vs 21.3:1).
Corvallis Sd 509j also operates Crescent Valley High School (875 students) and Linus Pauling Middle School (712 students) alongside Corvallis 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 Corvallis High School compares
Corvallis 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 | 22.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,273 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.3:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,273
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
22.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 90% in Oregon - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
52.9%
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
$15,663
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 318 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 62.1%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 2.5%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Corvallis High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Corvallis Sd 509j, which includes Corvallis High School.
$15,663
Per student
-13%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.2%
State 40.6%
Federal 8.2%
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 Corvallis High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Valley High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linus Pauling Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cheldelin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bessie Coleman Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Corvallis High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 875
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar high schools in Corvallis
1 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 (~1,273 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Corvallis High School
How many students attend Corvallis High School?
Corvallis High School has 1,273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Corvallis, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Corvallis High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Corvallis High School is 22.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Corvallis High School?
33.3% of students at Corvallis High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Corvallis High School?
The largest demographic group at Corvallis High School is White at 62.1% of enrollment, in Corvallis, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Corvallis High School?
Corvallis High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Corvallis High School rank among public schools in Corvallis?
By Resource Investment Index, Corvallis High School ranks #13 of 13 public schools in Corvallis, 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 Corvallis on the city page.
Is Corvallis High School a good school?
Corvallis High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 Corvallis Sd 509j?
Besides Corvallis High School, Corvallis Sd 509j also operates Crescent Valley High School (875 students), Linus Pauling Middle School (712 students), and Cheldelin Middle School (488 students). See the Corvallis Sd 509j district page for the complete list.
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