Enrollment
193
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, OR
Early College High School
Federal NCES profile for Early College High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411082001717
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 81
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Early College High School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.5:1
- students per teacher
- 193
- students enrolled
Early College High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Early College High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082001717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Early College High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Early College High School
Early College High School is a mid-sized high school in Salem, Oregon, enrolling 193 students.
At 17.5:1, 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.
Enrollment of 193 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (35%) (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 97 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Salem's high schools, it stands alongside Mckay High School (2,380 students): Early College High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.5:1 vs 22.7:1).
Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students) and South Salem High School (2,195 students) alongside Early College 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 Early College High School compares
Early College 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 | 17.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 193 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
193
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 54% in Oregon - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,528
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 97 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
White 34.9%
Two or More 9.5%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Early College High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j, which includes Early College High School.
$15,528
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.2%
State 61.3%
Federal 11.5%
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 Early College High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Early College High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar high schools in Salem
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mckay High School
Standard public school
2,380 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
South Salem High School
Standard public school
2,195 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
North Salem High School
Standard public school
2,107 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Sprague High School
Standard public school
1,712 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
West Salem High School
Standard public school
1,606 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~193 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Early College High School
How many students attend Early College High School?
Early College High School has 193 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College High School is 17.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Early College High School?
The largest demographic group at Early College High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.0% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Early College High School?
Early College High School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Early College High School rank among high schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Early College High School ranks #1 of 6 high schools in Salem, 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 Salem on the city page.
Is Early College High School a good school?
Early College High School earns 53/100 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 Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Early College High School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.
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