Enrollment
1,327
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hillsboro, OR
Hillsboro High School
Federal NCES profile for Hillsboro 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 410002301252
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hillsboro High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Hillsboro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hillsboro High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Hillsboro, OR.
School address
District: Hillsboro Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002301252 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
68.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hillsboro High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hillsboro High School
Hillsboro High School is a higher-need, large high school in Hillsboro, Oregon, enrolling 1,327 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,327 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 25 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #5.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (55%) and White (31%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Hillsboro's high schools, it stands alongside Century High School (1,563 students): Hillsboro High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.5:1 vs 22:1).
Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students) and Glencoe High School (1,492 students) alongside Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro High School compares
Hillsboro 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,327 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,327
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.3%
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
$15,087
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 55.2%
White 30.9%
Two or More 6.1%
Asian 4.7%
African American 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Hillsboro High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hillsboro Sd 1j, which includes Hillsboro High School.
$15,087
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.5%
State 51.0%
Federal 8.5%
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 Hillsboro High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Century High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glencoe High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Jr High School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| J W Poynter Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hillsboro High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,492
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,459
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 728
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Hillsboro
3 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 (~1,327 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hillsboro High School
How many students attend Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has 1,327 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hillsboro, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hillsboro High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hillsboro High School?
67.5% of students at Hillsboro High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hillsboro High School?
The largest demographic group at Hillsboro High School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.2% of enrollment, in Hillsboro, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Hillsboro High School rank among high schools in Hillsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Hillsboro High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Hillsboro, 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 Hillsboro on the city page.
Is Hillsboro High School a good school?
Hillsboro High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% 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 Hillsboro Sd 1j?
Besides Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro Sd 1j also operates Century High School (1,563 students), Glencoe High School (1,492 students), and Liberty High School (1,459 students). See the Hillsboro Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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