Enrollment
745
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Molalla, OR
Molalla High School
Federal NCES profile for Molalla High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410831000151
👥 S:T ratio 17
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Molalla High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Molalla · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Molalla High School has class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Molalla High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Molalla, OR.
School address
District: Molalla River Sd 35 · Oregon
NCES ID 410831000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Molalla High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Molalla High School
Molalla High School is a large high school in Molalla, Oregon, enrolling 745 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 90% of state schools at 745 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 102 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #83, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 373 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Molalla River Sd 35 spends $13,155 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla River Middle School (531 students) and Molalla Elementary School (438 students) alongside Molalla 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 Molalla High School compares
Molalla 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 | 20.7:1 | ▲ 18% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 45% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 745 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
745
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in Oregon - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.3%
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
$13,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 373 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 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
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.8, Molalla High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Molalla River Sd 35, which includes Molalla High School.
$13,155
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 57.2%
Federal 11.0%
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 Molalla High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molalla River Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Molalla Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rural Dell Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Molalla River Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mulino Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Molalla High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 204
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~745 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Molalla High School
How many students attend Molalla High School?
Molalla High School has 745 students enrolled. It is a high school in Molalla, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Molalla High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Molalla High School is 20.7:1, which is 18% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Molalla High School?
29.2% of students at Molalla High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Molalla High School?
The largest demographic group at Molalla High School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Molalla, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Molalla High School?
Molalla High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Molalla High School rank among public schools in Molalla?
By Resource Investment Index, Molalla High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Molalla, 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 Molalla on the city page.
Is Molalla High School a good school?
Molalla High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of 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 Molalla River Sd 35?
Besides Molalla High School, Molalla River Sd 35 also operates Molalla River Middle School (531 students), Molalla Elementary School (438 students), and Rural Dell Elementary School (251 students). See the Molalla River Sd 35 district page for the complete list.
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