- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410951001689
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 15
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Hawthorne Alternative High School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 1.2 → 1.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-3 students YoY 410951001689 · Pendleton, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
56 enr · 56:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Pendleton High School (763 students)
Hawthorne Alternative High School shrank from 47 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 1.2 → 1.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Hawthorne Alternative High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pendleton High
Pendleton High School
763 students
- Sunridge Middl
Sunridge Middle School
672 students
- Sherwood Heigh
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
439 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
420 students
- Mckay Creek El 265
Mckay Creek Elementary School
265 students
- This school 56
Hawthorne Alternative High School
56 students
What this shows Hawthorne Alternative High School reports 56 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hawthorne Alternative High School compares
Hawthorne Alternative High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,683
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
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.
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
District finance for Pendleton Sd 16 reports $14,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~56 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 47 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), down 3.
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 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.