- Enrollment
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Forest Grove, OR
Forest Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Grove 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 410516001189
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Grove High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in Forest Grove · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Grove High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Forest Grove, OR.
School address
District: Forest Grove Sd 15 · Oregon
NCES ID 410516001189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Forest Grove High School held near 1,898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-79 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 100.2 → 94.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-79 students YoY 410516001189 · Forest Grove, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,849 enr · 18.5:1 · 33.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Neil Armstrong Middle School (838 students)
Forest Grove High School held near 1,898 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-79 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 100.2 → 94.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Forest Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Forest Grove High School
1,849 students
- Neil Armstrong
Neil Armstrong Middle School
838 students
- Tom Mccall Upp 673
Tom Mccall Upper Elementary
673 students
- Harvey Clarke 390
Harvey Clarke Elementary School
390 students
- Echo Shaw Elem 389
Echo Shaw Elementary School
389 students
- Joseph Gale El 388
Joseph Gale Elementary School
388 students
What this shows Forest Grove High School reports 1,849 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Grove High School compares
Forest 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.8% | ▼ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,849 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,849
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 66% in Oregon - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.5%
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
$16,890
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
White 34.8%
Two or More 3.8%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.0, Forest Grove High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Forest Grove Sd 15 reports $16,890 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Forest Grove High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Neil Armstrong Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tom Mccall Upper Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harvey Clarke Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Echo Shaw Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Gale Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Grove High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~1,849 students)
Frequently asked questions about Forest Grove High School
How many students attend Forest Grove High School?
Forest Grove High School has 1,849 students enrolled. It is a high school in Forest Grove, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,977 (2022-23) → 1,898 (2023-24), nearly flat (-79).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Grove High School is 18.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Grove High School?
33.8% of students at Forest Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Grove High School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in Forest Grove, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Grove High School?
Forest Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Forest Grove High School rank among public schools in Forest Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Grove High School ranks #5 of 8 public schools in Forest 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 Forest Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Forest Grove Sd 15?
Besides Forest Grove High School, Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Neil Armstrong Middle School (838 students), Tom Mccall Upper Elementary (673 students), and Harvey Clarke Elementary School (390 students). See the Forest Grove Sd 15 district page for the complete list.