Enrollment
1,685
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gresham, OR
Gresham High School
Federal NCES profile for Gresham 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 410600001040
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gresham High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Gresham High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gresham High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600001040 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
69.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gresham High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gresham High School
Gresham High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Gresham, Oregon, enrolling 1,685 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Oregon schools and 39% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 86.4% of students qualify for free meals, 64% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,685 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (33%) (diversity index 67/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 211 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 54.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j spends $13,227 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gresham's high schools, it stands alongside Centennial High School (1,731 students): Gresham High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.4:1 vs 23.7:1).
Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students) and Metro East Web Academy (759 students) alongside Gresham 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 Gresham High School compares
Gresham 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 64% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,685 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,685
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Oregon - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$13,227
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
Counselors8.0 FTE
Per 211 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 74 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 45.3%
White 33.2%
Two or More 9.0%
African American 6.6%
Asian 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Gresham High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j, which includes Gresham High School.
$13,227
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 59.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 Gresham High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Barlow High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Gresham Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gresham High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Gresham
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Centennial High School
Standard public school
1,731 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Sam Barlow High School
Standard public school
1,635 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Springwater Trail High School
Standard public school
184 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Center for Advanced Learning
Standard public school
2 students
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 (~1,685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gresham High School
How many students attend Gresham High School?
Gresham High School has 1,685 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gresham, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gresham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gresham High School is 24.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gresham High School?
86.4% of students at Gresham High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gresham High School?
The largest demographic group at Gresham High School is Hispanic or Latino at 45.3% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gresham High School?
Gresham 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 Gresham High School rank among high schools in Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Gresham High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Gresham, 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 Gresham on the city page.
Is Gresham High School a good school?
Gresham High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% 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 Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides Gresham High School, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students), Metro East Web Academy (759 students), and Gordon Russell Middle School (633 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.
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