Enrollment
1,849
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410516001189
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 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 48/100 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
- 48
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
100.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Grove High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Grove High School
Forest Grove High School is a large high school in Forest Grove, Oregon, enrolling 1,849 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,849 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 29 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (35%) (diversity index 53/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 264 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 11 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Forest Grove Sd 15 also operates Neil Armstrong Middle School (838 students) and Tom Mccall Upper Elementary (673 students) alongside Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove High School compares
Forest Grove 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,351
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Forest Grove Sd 15, which includes Forest Grove High School.
$15,351
Per student
-15%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.4%
State 60.8%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 838
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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
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 (~1,849 students)
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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.
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 48/100 (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 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.
Is Forest Grove High School a good school?
Forest Grove High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 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.
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