Enrollment
260
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Harrisburg, OR
Harrisburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410001900731
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, OR.
School address
District: Harrisburg Sd 7j · Oregon
NCES ID 410001900731 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrisburg High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg High School is a mid-sized high school in Harrisburg, Oregon, enrolling 260 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 260 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 138 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #92.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 260 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Harrisburg Sd 7j also operates Harrisburg Elementary School (338 students) and Harrisburg Middle School (263 students) alongside Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg High School compares
Harrisburg 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 47% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Oregon - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$14,651
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 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
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
Two or More 7.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.1, Harrisburg High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg Sd 7j, which includes Harrisburg High School.
$14,651
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 63.3%
Federal 14.1%
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 Harrisburg High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~260 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg High School
How many students attend Harrisburg High School?
Harrisburg High School has 260 students enrolled. It is a high school in Harrisburg, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg High School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% 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 Harrisburg High School?
28.0% of students at Harrisburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg High School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg High School?
Harrisburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Harrisburg High School rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg on the city page.
Is Harrisburg High School a good school?
Harrisburg High School earns 35/100 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 Harrisburg Sd 7j?
Besides Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg Sd 7j also operates Harrisburg Elementary School (338 students) and Harrisburg Middle School (263 students). See the Harrisburg Sd 7j district page for the complete list.
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