Enrollment
768
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Madras, OR
Madras High School
Federal NCES profile for Madras High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410674000456
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Madras High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #6 of 7
- public schools in Madras · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 93.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Madras High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Madras High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Madras, OR.
School address
District: Jefferson County Sd 509j · Oregon
NCES ID 410674000456 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Madras High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Madras High School
Madras High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Madras, Oregon, enrolling 768 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Oregon schools and 21% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 93.1% of students qualify for free meals, 76% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 90% of state schools at 768 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 30 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #21.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (39%) and American Indian / Alaska Native (29%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 384 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Madras's high schools, it stands alongside Bridges High School (62 students): Madras High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 10.3:1).
Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students) and Jefferson County Middle School (426 students) alongside Madras 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 Madras High School compares
Madras 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.1% | ▲ 76% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Oregon - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
63.3%
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
$17,271
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
46
in-school suspensions + 80 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
Hispanic or Latino 39.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 29.2%
White 27.5%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Madras High School is more 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 Jefferson County Sd 509j, which includes Madras High School.
$17,271
Per student
-5%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.3%
State 56.0%
Federal 22.7%
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 Madras High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warm Springs K-8 Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Jefferson County Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Madras Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buff Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Metolius Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Madras High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Madras
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 (~768 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Madras High School
How many students attend Madras High School?
Madras High School has 768 students enrolled. It is a high school in Madras, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Madras High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Madras High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Madras High School?
93.1% of students at Madras High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Madras High School?
The largest demographic group at Madras High School is Hispanic or Latino at 39.4% of enrollment, in Madras, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Madras High School?
Madras High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Madras High School rank among public schools in Madras?
By Resource Investment Index, Madras High School ranks #6 of 7 public schools in Madras, 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 Madras on the city page.
Is Madras High School a good school?
Madras High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Jefferson County Sd 509j?
Besides Madras High School, Jefferson County Sd 509j also operates Warm Springs K-8 Academy (499 students), Jefferson County Middle School (426 students), and Madras Elementary School (384 students). See the Jefferson County Sd 509j district page for the complete list.
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