- Enrollment
- 531
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410831000151
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 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 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Molalla · Resource Index
- 28
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Molalla High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 410831000151 · Molalla, OR High · MID · TRAD
745 enr · 20.7:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Molalla River Middle School (531 students)
Molalla High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.3 → 42.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Molalla High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Molalla High School
745 students
- Molalla River
Molalla River Middle School
531 students
- Molalla Elemen
Molalla Elementary School
438 students
- Rural Dell Ele 251
Rural Dell Elementary School
251 students
- Molalla River 224
Molalla River Academy
224 students
- Mulino Element 204
Mulino Elementary School
204 students
What this shows Molalla High School reports 745 students on the CCD universe file.
How Molalla High School compares
Molalla High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$13,802
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Molalla River Sd 35 reports $13,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~745 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 28/100 (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 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.
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.