Enrollment
1,705
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hermiston, OR
Hermiston High School
Federal NCES profile for Hermiston 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 410630001097
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermiston High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in Hermiston · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermiston High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermiston High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Hermiston, OR.
School address
District: Hermiston Sd 8 · Oregon
NCES ID 410630001097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermiston High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hermiston High School
Hermiston High School is a large high school in Hermiston, Oregon, enrolling 1,705 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 43.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,705 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 20 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (60%) and White (35%) (diversity index 51/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 426 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hermiston Sd 8 spends $14,312 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 433 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,705 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Armand Larive Middle School (722 students) and Sandstone Middle School (609 students) alongside Hermiston 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 Hermiston High School compares
Hermiston 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 18% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,705 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,705
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Oregon - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$14,312
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
236
in-school suspensions + 197 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.4 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
Hispanic or Latino 60.2%
White 35.1%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Hermiston High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermiston Sd 8, which includes Hermiston High School.
$14,312
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 67.1%
Federal 8.9%
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 Hermiston High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armand Larive Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandstone Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rocky Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermiston High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,705 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hermiston High School
How many students attend Hermiston High School?
Hermiston High School has 1,705 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hermiston, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermiston High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermiston High School is 20.8:1, which is 18% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermiston High School?
43.3% of students at Hermiston High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermiston High School?
The largest demographic group at Hermiston High School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of enrollment, in Hermiston, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermiston High School?
Hermiston 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 Hermiston High School rank among public schools in Hermiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermiston High School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in Hermiston, 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 Hermiston on the city page.
Is Hermiston High School a good school?
Hermiston High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Hermiston Sd 8?
Besides Hermiston High School, Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Armand Larive Middle School (722 students), Sandstone Middle School (609 students), and Rocky Heights Elementary School (442 students). See the Hermiston Sd 8 district page for the complete list.
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