Enrollment
291
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Cave Junction, OR
Illinois Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for Illinois Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410690000480
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Illinois Valley High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Cave Junction · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 49.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Illinois Valley High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Illinois Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cave Junction, OR.
School address
District: Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410690000480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Illinois Valley High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Illinois Valley High School
Illinois Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Cave Junction, Oregon, enrolling 291 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 49.1% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 291 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #74, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (14%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 75.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students) and North Valley High School (424 students) alongside Illinois 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 Illinois Valley High School compares
Illinois 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.1% | ▼ 7% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oregon - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.6%
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
$14,695
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 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 76.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.1%
Asian 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.9, Illinois Valley High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd, which includes Illinois Valley High School.
$14,695
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 53.6%
Federal 15.9%
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 Illinois Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Valley High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fleming Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Illinois Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~291 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Illinois Valley High School
How many students attend Illinois Valley High School?
Illinois Valley High School has 291 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cave Junction, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Illinois Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Illinois Valley High School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Illinois Valley High School?
49.1% of students at Illinois Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Illinois Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at Illinois Valley High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Cave Junction, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Illinois Valley High School?
Illinois Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Illinois Valley High School rank among public schools in Cave Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Illinois Valley High School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Cave Junction, 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 Cave Junction on the city page.
Is Illinois Valley High School a good school?
Illinois Valley High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd?
Besides Illinois Valley High School, Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students), North Valley High School (424 students), and Fleming Middle School (381 students). See the Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd district page for the complete list.
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