Enrollment
640
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cottage Grove, OR
Cottage Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Cottage Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411158000615
👥 S:T ratio 33
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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
Cottage Grove High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cottage Grove High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Grove High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, OR.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158000615 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Cottage Grove High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Cottage Grove High School
Cottage Grove High School is a higher-need, large high school in Cottage Grove, Oregon, enrolling 640 students.
At 16.8:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.5% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 640 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 198 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 39/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 320 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $14,047 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cottage Grove's high schools, it stands alongside Al Kennedy High School (62 students): Cottage Grove High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 12.4:1).
South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Lincoln Middle School (455 students) and Harrison Elementary School (450 students) alongside Cottage Grove 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 Cottage Grove High School compares
Cottage Grove 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 | 16.8:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.5% | ▲ 22% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 640 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
640
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Oregon - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.1%
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
$14,047
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 320 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Cottage Grove High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lane Sd 45j3, which includes Cottage Grove High School.
$14,047
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.4%
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 Cottage Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bohemia Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy for Character Education | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Childs Way Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cottage Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Cottage Grove
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 (~640 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Cottage Grove High School
How many students attend Cottage Grove High School?
Cottage Grove High School has 640 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cottage Grove High School is 16.8:1, which is 5% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 7% higher 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 Cottage Grove High School?
64.5% of students at Cottage Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cottage Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Cottage Grove High School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cottage Grove High School?
Cottage Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Cottage Grove High School rank among public schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Cottage Grove High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Cottage Grove, 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 Cottage Grove on the city page.
Is Cottage Grove High School a good school?
Cottage Grove High School earns 33/100 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 South Lane Sd 45j3?
Besides Cottage Grove High School, South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Lincoln Middle School (455 students), Harrison Elementary School (450 students), and Bohemia Elementary School (443 students). See the South Lane Sd 45j3 district page for the complete list.
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