Enrollment
1,658
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grants Pass, OR
Grants Pass High School
Federal NCES profile for Grants Pass High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410591000464
👥 S:T ratio 14
📚 AP courses 90
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grants Pass High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Grants Pass High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grants Pass High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Grants Pass Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410591000464 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
77.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Grants Pass High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Grants Pass High School
Grants Pass High School is a higher-need, large high school in Grants Pass, Oregon, enrolling 1,658 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Oregon schools and 22% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,658 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 19 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #18, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 18 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 415 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grants Pass's high schools, it stands alongside Hidden Valley High School (522 students): Grants Pass High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.5:1 vs 20.9:1).
Grants Pass Sd 7 also operates North Middle School (673 students) and South Middle School (610 students) alongside Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass High School compares
Grants Pass 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 | 21.5:1 | ▲ 22% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,658 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,658
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Oregon - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.2%
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
$14,765
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 415 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
29
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 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
White 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 7.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.4, Grants Pass High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grants Pass Sd 7, which includes Grants Pass High School.
$14,765
Per student
-18%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 62.4%
Federal 13.1%
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 Grants Pass High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen Dale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grants Pass High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 386
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar high schools in Grants Pass
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,658 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Grants Pass High School
How many students attend Grants Pass High School?
Grants Pass High School has 1,658 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grants Pass High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grants Pass High School is 21.5:1, which is 22% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grants Pass High School?
67.9% of students at Grants Pass High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grants Pass High School?
The largest demographic group at Grants Pass High School is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grants Pass High School?
Grants Pass High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Grants Pass High School rank among high schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Grants Pass High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Grants Pass, 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 Grants Pass on the city page.
Is Grants Pass High School a good school?
Grants Pass High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. 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 Grants Pass Sd 7?
Besides Grants Pass High School, Grants Pass Sd 7 also operates North Middle School (673 students), South Middle School (610 students), and Redwood Elementary School (443 students). See the Grants Pass Sd 7 district page for the complete list.
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