- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
David Douglas High School
Federal NCES profile for David Douglas High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410394001037
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
David Douglas High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #4 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
David Douglas High School has class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, David Douglas High School ranks #4 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: David Douglas Sd 40 · Oregon
NCES ID 410394001037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+112 students YoY
David Douglas High School held near 2,810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+112 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 144.3 → 136.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+112 students YoY 410394001037 · Portland, OR High · LARGE · TRAD
2,756 enr · 19.1:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Ron Russell Middle School (780 students)
David Douglas High School held near 2,810 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+112 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 144.3 → 136.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
David Douglas High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
David Douglas High School
2,756 students
- Ron Russell Mi 780
Ron Russell Middle School
780 students
- Floyd Light Mi 684
Floyd Light Middle School
684 students
- Alice Ott Midd 594
Alice Ott Middle School
594 students
- Gilbert Park E 503
Gilbert Park Elementary School
503 students
- Mill Park Elem 494
Mill Park Elementary School
494 students
What this shows David Douglas High School reports 2,756 students on the CCD universe file.
How David Douglas High School compares
David Douglas 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 | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 39% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,756 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,756
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Oregon - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$21,259
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
148
in-school suspensions + 242 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 32.7%
White 28.2%
Asian 15.7%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 6.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.7, David Douglas High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for David Douglas Sd 40 reports $21,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How David Douglas High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Russell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Floyd Light Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Alice Ott Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gilbert Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to David Douglas High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 503
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Portland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Westview High School
Standard public school
2,423 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant High School
Standard public school
2,149 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset High School
Standard public school
1,812 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,807 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Standard public school
1,681 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Standard public school
1,650 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~2,756 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about David Douglas High School
How many students attend David Douglas High School?
David Douglas High School has 2,756 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 2,698 (2022-23) → 2,810 (2023-24), nearly flat (+112).
What is the student-teacher ratio at David Douglas High School?
The student-teacher ratio at David Douglas High School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at David Douglas High School?
73.2% of students at David Douglas High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of David Douglas High School?
The largest demographic group at David Douglas High School is Hispanic or Latino at 32.7% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for David Douglas High School?
David Douglas High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does David Douglas High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, David Douglas High School ranks #4 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in David Douglas Sd 40?
Besides David Douglas High School, David Douglas Sd 40 also operates Ron Russell Middle School (780 students), Floyd Light Middle School (684 students), and Alice Ott Middle School (594 students). See the David Douglas Sd 40 district page for the complete list.