- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410600001040
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 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 33/100 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
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Gresham High School held near 1,698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 69.3 → 70.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 410600001040 · Gresham, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,685 enr · 24.4:1 · 86.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students)
Gresham High School held near 1,698 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 69.3 → 70.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Gresham High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Gresham High School
1,685 students
- Sam Barlow Hig
Sam Barlow High School
1,635 students
- Metro East Web
Metro East Web Academy
759 students
- Gordon Russell 633
Gordon Russell Middle School
633 students
- Clear Creek Mi 584
Clear Creek Middle School
584 students
- North Gresham 584
North Gresham Elementary School
584 students
What this shows Gresham High School reports 1,685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gresham High School compares
Gresham 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,093
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
District finance for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,685 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,666 (2022-23) → 1,698 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
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 33/100 (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 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.
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.