Enrollment
324
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gervais, OR
Gervais High School
Federal NCES profile for Gervais High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410001500853
👥 S:T ratio 35
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gervais High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Gervais · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 74.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Gervais High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gervais High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gervais, OR.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
74.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gervais High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gervais High School
Gervais High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Gervais, Oregon, enrolling 324 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 74.8% of students qualify for free meals, 42% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 324 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 313 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #41.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and White (26%) (diversity index 41/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 162 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gervais Sd 1 spends $12,866 per pupil, 29% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Gervais Sd 1 also operates Gervais Elementary School (384 students) and Frontier Charter Academy (341 students) alongside Gervais 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 Gervais High School compares
Gervais 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 | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.8% | ▲ 42% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 324 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
324
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
74.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 39% in Oregon - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$12,866
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 162 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 72.2%
White 25.9%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Gervais High School is less 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 Gervais Sd 1, which includes Gervais High School.
$12,866
Per student
-29%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.3%
State 69.5%
Federal 14.3%
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 Gervais High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gervais Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frontier Charter Academy | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gervais Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gervais High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 341
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~324 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Gervais High School
How many students attend Gervais High School?
Gervais High School has 324 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gervais, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gervais High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gervais High School is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gervais High School?
74.8% of students at Gervais High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gervais High School?
The largest demographic group at Gervais High School is Hispanic or Latino at 72.2% of enrollment, in Gervais, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gervais High School?
Gervais High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Gervais High School rank among public schools in Gervais?
By Resource Investment Index, Gervais High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Gervais, 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 Gervais on the city page.
Is Gervais High School a good school?
Gervais High School earns 37/100 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 Gervais Sd 1?
Besides Gervais High School, Gervais Sd 1 also operates Gervais Elementary School (384 students), Frontier Charter Academy (341 students), and Gervais Middle School (198 students). See the Gervais Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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