Enrollment
874
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukie, OR
Milwaukie High School
Federal NCES profile for Milwaukie High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410883000094
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Milwaukie High School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Milwaukie · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- students per teacher
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Milwaukie High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukie High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Milwaukie, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883000094 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
92.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+76% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Milwaukie High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Milwaukie High School
Milwaukie High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Milwaukie, Oregon, enrolling 874 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 92.8% 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 92% of state schools at 874 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #9.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (37%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 61.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Milwaukie's high schools, it stands alongside Putnam High School (1,060 students): Milwaukie High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19:1 vs 24.1:1).
North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students) and Clackamas High School (1,280 students) alongside Milwaukie 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 Milwaukie High School compares
Milwaukie 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 | 19:1 | ▲ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 76% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 874 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
874
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
92.8%
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
19:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 69% in Oregon - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.3%
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
$14,929
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 70 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 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 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 37.4%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 2.8%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Milwaukie High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Milwaukie High School.
$14,929
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
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 Milwaukie High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Milwaukie High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,060
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Milwaukie
3 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 (~874 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Milwaukie High School
How many students attend Milwaukie High School?
Milwaukie High School has 874 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukie, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Milwaukie High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Milwaukie High School is 19:1, which is 8% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Milwaukie High School?
92.8% of students at Milwaukie High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Milwaukie High School?
The largest demographic group at Milwaukie High School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in Milwaukie, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Milwaukie High School?
Milwaukie High School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Milwaukie High School rank among high schools in Milwaukie?
By Resource Investment Index, Milwaukie High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Milwaukie, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Milwaukie on the city page.
Is Milwaukie High School a good school?
Milwaukie High School earns 39/100 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 North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Milwaukie High School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.
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