- Enrollment
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milton-Freewater, OR
Mcloughlin High School
Federal NCES profile for Mcloughlin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410816001123
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mcloughlin High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Milton-Freewater · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Mcloughlin High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mcloughlin High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Milton-Freewater, OR.
School address
District: Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410816001123 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-31 students YoY
Mcloughlin High School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-31 students YoY 410816001123 · Milton-Freewater, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
449 enr · 16:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students)
Mcloughlin High School shrank from 491 students in 2022-23 to 460 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 28.5 → 25.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Mcloughlin High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gib Olinger El
Gib Olinger Elementary School
498 students
- This school
Mcloughlin High School
449 students
- Central Middle
Central Middle School
360 students
- Ferndale Eleme
Ferndale Elementary School
240 students
What this shows Mcloughlin High School reports 449 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mcloughlin High School compares
Mcloughlin High School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 44% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 449 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
449
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Oregon - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
69.3%
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
$15,651
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 225 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
42
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 61.7%
White 35.0%
Two or More 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Mcloughlin High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
District finance for Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 reports $15,651 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mcloughlin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gib Olinger Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ferndale Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mcloughlin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Mcloughlin High School
How many students attend Mcloughlin High School?
Mcloughlin High School has 449 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milton-Freewater, OR. CCD year-over-year: 491 (2022-23) → 460 (2023-24), down 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mcloughlin High School is 16:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 2% 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 Mcloughlin High School?
76.0% of students at Mcloughlin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mcloughlin High School?
The largest demographic group at Mcloughlin High School is Hispanic or Latino at 61.7% of enrollment, in Milton-Freewater, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mcloughlin High School?
Mcloughlin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Mcloughlin High School rank among public schools in Milton-Freewater?
By Resource Investment Index, Mcloughlin High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Milton-Freewater, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7?
Besides Mcloughlin High School, Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 also operates Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students), Central Middle School (360 students), and Ferndale Elementary School (240 students). See the Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 district page for the complete list.