Enrollment
1,650
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Federal NCES profile for Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411004000975
👥 S:T ratio 13
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #12 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School has class sizes larger than 87% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School ranks #12 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000975 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 1,650 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Oregon schools and 23% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.3% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,650 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #18.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 48/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 21 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 275 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.7% 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 Portland's high schools, it stands alongside David Douglas High School (2,756 students): Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.7:1 vs 19.1:1).
Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students) and Franklin High School (1,807 students) alongside Ida B. Wells-Barnett 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 Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School compares
Ida B. Wells-Barnett 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 | 21.7:1 | ▲ 23% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,650 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,650
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 87% in Oregon - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.7%
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
$18,429
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 275 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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
White 70.7%
Two or More 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 4.1%
Asian 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 21
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portland Sd 1j, which includes Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School.
$18,429
Per student
+2%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.4%
State 33.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Portland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
David Douglas High School
Standard public school
2,756 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Westview High School
Standard public school
2,423 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant High School
Standard public school
2,149 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset High School
Standard public school
1,812 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,807 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Standard public school
1,681 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,650 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
How many students attend Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School has 1,650 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is 21.7:1, which is 23% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
12.3% of students at Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
The largest demographic group at Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is White at 70.7% of enrollment, in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School ranks #12 of 16 high schools in Portland, 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 Portland on the city page.
Is Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School a good school?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% 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 Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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