- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411004000975
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 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 32/100 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
- 32
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+94 students YoY
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School grew from 1,556 students in 2022-23 to 1,650 in 2023-24 (+6.0%).
Teacher FTE added 76.2 → 81.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+94 students YoY 411004000975 · Portland, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,650 enr · 21.7:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School grew from 1,556 students in 2022-23 to 1,650 in 2023-24 (+6.0%). Teacher FTE added 76.2 → 81.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- This school
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,450 students
What this shows Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School reports 1,650 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School compares
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,650 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,556 (2022-23) → 1,650 (2023-24), up 94.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.