- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411158000615
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Cottage Grove High School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 41.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 411158000615 · Cottage Grove, OR High · MID · TRAD
640 enr · 16.8:1 · 64.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Lincoln Middle School (455 students)
Cottage Grove High School held near 674 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.2 → 41.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cottage Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Cottage Grove High School
640 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
455 students
- Harrison Eleme
Harrison Elementary School
450 students
- Bohemia Elemen
Bohemia Elementary School
443 students
- Academy for Ch
Academy for Character Education
354 students
- Childs Way Cha 121
Childs Way Charter School
121 students
What this shows Cottage Grove High School reports 640 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cottage Grove High School compares
Cottage Grove High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for South Lane Sd 45j3 reports $15,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~640 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 665 (2022-23) → 674 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
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 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.