- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410720001131
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 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 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in La Grande · Resource Index
- 36
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-19 students YoY
La Grande High School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-19 students YoY 410720001131 · La Grande, OR High · MID · TRAD
604 enr · 19.5:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: La Grande Middle School (480 students)
La Grande High School held near 628 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.5 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
La Grande High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
La Grande High School
604 students
- La Grande Midd
La Grande Middle School
480 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
403 students
- Island City El
Island City Elementary School
293 students
- Greenwood Elem 234
Greenwood Elementary School
234 students
What this shows La Grande High School reports 604 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Grande High School compares
La Grande High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,694
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for La Grande Sd 1 reports $14,694 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 647 (2022-23) → 628 (2023-24), nearly flat (-19).
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 36/100 (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 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.
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.