Enrollment
948
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Dallas, OR
Dallas High School
Federal NCES profile for Dallas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410386001050
👥 S:T ratio 19
📚 AP courses 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dallas High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dallas High School has class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dallas, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dallas High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dallas High School
Dallas High School is a large high school in Dallas, Oregon, enrolling 948 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 93% of state schools at 948 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 62 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #45, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 11 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Dallas Sd 2 spends $13,888 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 10 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Dallas Sd 2 also operates Lacreole Middle School (569 students) and Whitworth Elementary School (367 students) alongside Dallas 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 Dallas High School compares
Dallas 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 56% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 948 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
948
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Oregon - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$13,888
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 118 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 10 expulsions.
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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.5%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Dallas High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dallas Sd 2, which includes Dallas High School.
$13,888
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.5%
State 62.3%
Federal 10.1%
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 Dallas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lacreole Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whitworth Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyle Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dallas Community Charter | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dallas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 305
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 300
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~948 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Dallas High School
How many students attend Dallas High School?
Dallas High School has 948 students enrolled. It is a high school in Dallas, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dallas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dallas High School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dallas High School?
23.2% of students at Dallas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dallas High School?
The largest demographic group at Dallas High School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Dallas, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dallas High School?
Dallas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Dallas High School rank among public schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Dallas High School ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dallas, 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 Dallas on the city page.
Is Dallas High School a good school?
Dallas High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% 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 Dallas Sd 2?
Besides Dallas High School, Dallas Sd 2 also operates Lacreole Middle School (569 students), Whitworth Elementary School (367 students), and Lyle Elementary School (305 students). See the Dallas Sd 2 district page for the complete list.
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