Enrollment
604
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · La Grande, OR
La Grande High School
Federal NCES profile for La Grande 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 410720001131
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Grande High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in La Grande · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
La Grande High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Grande High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in La Grande, OR.
School address
District: La Grande Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410720001131 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
64.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Grande High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Grande High School
La Grande High School is a higher-need, large high school in La Grande, Oregon, enrolling 604 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 64.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 604 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 218 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #68.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (8%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding La Grande Sd 1 spends $14,013 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among La Grande's high schools, it stands alongside Riverbend High School (3 students): La Grande High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
La Grande Sd 1 also operates La Grande Middle School (480 students) and Central Elementary School (403 students) alongside La Grande 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 La Grande High School compares
La Grande 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 | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 22% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.3%
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
$14,013
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.9 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 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 5.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, La Grande High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Grande Sd 1, which includes La Grande High School.
$14,013
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.6%
State 58.2%
Federal 14.2%
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 La Grande High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Grande Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Island City Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Grande High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in La Grande
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about La Grande High School
How many students attend La Grande High School?
La Grande High School has 604 students enrolled. It is a high school in La Grande, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Grande High School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Grande High School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Grande High School?
64.3% of students at La Grande High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Grande High School?
The largest demographic group at La Grande High School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in La Grande, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Grande High School?
La Grande High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 La Grande High School rank among public schools in La Grande?
By Resource Investment Index, La Grande High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in La Grande, 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 La Grande on the city page.
Is La Grande High School a good school?
La Grande High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. 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 La Grande Sd 1?
Besides La Grande High School, La Grande Sd 1 also operates La Grande Middle School (480 students), Central Elementary School (403 students), and Island City Elementary School (293 students). See the La Grande Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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