Enrollment
56
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Pendleton, OR
Hawthorne Alternative High School
Federal NCES profile for Hawthorne Alternative High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410951001689
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hawthorne Alternative High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 56:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 56
- students enrolled
Hawthorne Alternative High School has class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Alternative High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pendleton, OR.
School address
District: Pendleton Sd 16 · Oregon
NCES ID 410951001689 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
56:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+218% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hawthorne Alternative High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hawthorne Alternative High School
Hawthorne Alternative High School is a small high school in Pendleton, Oregon, enrolling 56 students.
Class loads run heavy: 56:1 is larger than about 99% of Oregon schools and 218% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Oregon schools, with 56 enrolled.
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.
Its student body is led by White (70%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
The surrounding Pendleton Sd 16 spends $13,414 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pendleton's high schools, it stands alongside Pendleton High School (763 students): Hawthorne Alternative High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (56:1 vs 19.6:1).
Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students) and Sunridge Middle School (672 students) alongside Hawthorne Alternative 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 Hawthorne Alternative High School compares
Hawthorne Alternative 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 | 56:1 | ▲ 218% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 56 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
56:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
56
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
56:1
students per teacher
- 218% above state mean
Top 99% in Oregon - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,414
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 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 69.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.9%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 1.8%
Largest group: White at 69.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.4, Hawthorne Alternative High School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pendleton Sd 16, which includes Hawthorne Alternative High School.
$13,414
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 Hawthorne Alternative High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pendleton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunridge Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckay Creek Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hawthorne Alternative High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Pendleton
2 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 (~56 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hawthorne Alternative High School
How many students attend Hawthorne Alternative High School?
Hawthorne Alternative High School has 56 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pendleton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Alternative High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hawthorne Alternative High School is 56:1, which is 218% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 257% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hawthorne Alternative High School?
The largest demographic group at Hawthorne Alternative High School is White at 69.6% of enrollment, in Pendleton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hawthorne Alternative High School?
Hawthorne Alternative High School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hawthorne Alternative High School rank among high schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Hawthorne Alternative High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Pendleton, 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 Pendleton on the city page.
Is Hawthorne Alternative High School a good school?
Hawthorne Alternative High School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. 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 Pendleton Sd 16?
Besides Hawthorne Alternative High School, Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Pendleton High School (763 students), Sunridge Middle School (672 students), and Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students). See the Pendleton Sd 16 district page for the complete list.
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