Enrollment
1,174
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Hood River, OR
Hood River Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Hood River Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410651000390
👥 S:T ratio 28
📚 AP courses 95
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hood River Valley High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Hood River · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- students per teacher
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Hood River Valley High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hood River Valley High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hood River, OR.
School address
District: Hood River County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410651000390 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hood River Valley High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hood River Valley High School
Hood River Valley High School is a large high school in Hood River, Oregon, enrolling 1,174 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,174 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 44 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (45%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 19 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 294 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Hood River County Sd also operates Hood River Middle School (461 students) and May Street Elementary School (452 students) alongside Hood River Valley 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 Hood River Valley High School compares
Hood River Valley 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 33% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,174 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,174
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 61% in Oregon - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.9%
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
$17,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 294 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 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 48.4%
Hispanic or Latino 45.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 0.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Hood River Valley High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 19
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hood River County Sd, which includes Hood River Valley High School.
$17,484
Per student
-3%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.0%
State 52.4%
Federal 11.6%
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 Hood River Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| May Street Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wyeast Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westside Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mid Valley Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hood River Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~1,174 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hood River Valley High School
How many students attend Hood River Valley High School?
Hood River Valley High School has 1,174 students enrolled. It is a high school in Hood River, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hood River Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hood River Valley High School is 18.1:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hood River Valley High School?
35.6% of students at Hood River Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hood River Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Hood River Valley High School is White at 48.4% of enrollment, in Hood River, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hood River Valley High School?
Hood River Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Hood River Valley High School rank among public schools in Hood River?
By Resource Investment Index, Hood River Valley High School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Hood River, 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 Hood River on the city page.
Is Hood River Valley High School a good school?
Hood River Valley High School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Hood River County Sd?
Besides Hood River Valley High School, Hood River County Sd also operates Hood River Middle School (461 students), May Street Elementary School (452 students), and Wyeast Middle School (411 students). See the Hood River County Sd district page for the complete list.
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