Enrollment
449
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410816001123
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Milton-Freewater · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mcloughlin High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mcloughlin High School
Mcloughlin High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Milton-Freewater, Oregon, enrolling 449 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 76.0% of students qualify for free meals, 44% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 449 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 316 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #211.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (62%) and White (35%) (diversity index 50/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 225 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 69.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.8% 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 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7 also operates Gib Olinger Elementary School (498 students) and Central Middle School (360 students) alongside Mcloughlin 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 Mcloughlin High School compares
Mcloughlin 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 | 16:1 | ▼ 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,052
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
Counselors2.0 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Milton-Freewater Unified Sd 7, which includes Mcloughlin High School.
$15,052
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 16.9%
State 63.3%
Federal 19.8%
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 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
- 498
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 360
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~449 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 28/100 (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 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. See all public schools in Milton-Freewater on the city page.
Is Mcloughlin High School a good school?
Mcloughlin High School earns 28/100 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 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.
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