- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411082001717
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 6
- high schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 63
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Early College High School held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 411082001717 · Salem, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
193 enr · 17.5:1 · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Early College High School held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 11.2 → 12.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Early College High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 193
Early College High School
193 students
What this shows Early College High School reports 193 students on the CCD universe file.
How Early College High School compares
Early College 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 | 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 methodology
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
$16,685
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 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.
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
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,195
- 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
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 (~193 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 204 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
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 63/100 (higher 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 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.
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.