Enrollment
525
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Junction City, OR
Junction City High School
Federal NCES profile for Junction City High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410693000632
👥 S:T ratio 32
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Junction City High School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Junction City · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 34.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Junction City High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Junction City High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Junction City, OR.
School address
District: Junction City Sd 69 · Oregon
NCES ID 410693000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Junction City High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Junction City High School
Junction City High School is a mid-sized high school in Junction City, Oregon, enrolling 525 students.
At 16.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 525 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 167 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 43/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 175 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Junction City Sd 69 spends $14,380 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Junction City Sd 69 also operates Oaklea Middle School (446 students) and Laurel Elementary School (442 students) alongside Junction City 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 Junction City High School compares
Junction City 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 | 16.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.7% | ▼ 34% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 525 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
525
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 48% in Oregon - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.1%
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
$14,380
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 175 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 73.1%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Junction City High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Junction City Sd 69, which includes Junction City High School.
$14,380
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.0%
State 53.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Junction City High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklea Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laurel Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Territorial Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Junction City High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 132
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~525 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Junction City High School
How many students attend Junction City High School?
Junction City High School has 525 students enrolled. It is a high school in Junction City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Junction City High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Junction City High School is 16.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Junction City High School?
34.7% of students at Junction City High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Junction City High School?
The largest demographic group at Junction City High School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in Junction City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Junction City High School?
Junction City High School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Junction City High School rank among public schools in Junction City?
By Resource Investment Index, Junction City High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Junction City, 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 Junction City on the city page.
Is Junction City High School a good school?
Junction City High School earns 41/100 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 Junction City Sd 69?
Besides Junction City High School, Junction City Sd 69 also operates Oaklea Middle School (446 students), Laurel Elementary School (442 students), and Territorial Elementary School (132 students). See the Junction City Sd 69 district page for the complete list.
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