Enrollment
320
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukie, OR
New Urban High School
Federal NCES profile for New Urban High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410883001583
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Urban High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Milwaukie · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 75.6%
- free-lunch eligible
New Urban High School has class sizes larger than 97% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Urban High School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Milwaukie, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883001583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
11.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+65% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Urban High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Urban High School
New Urban High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Milwaukie, Oregon, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.1:1 is larger than about 97% of Oregon schools and 65% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 75.6% of students qualify for free meals, 43% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 308 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #98.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 58/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Milwaukie's high schools, it stands alongside Putnam High School (1,060 students): New Urban High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (29.1:1 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 New Urban 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 New Urban High School compares
New Urban 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 | 29.1:1 | ▲ 65% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.6% | ▲ 43% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.1:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
75.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
29.1:1
students per teacher
- 65% above state mean
Top 97% in Oregon - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
22.2%
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
3
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 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 58.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 10.2%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 58.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.2, New Urban High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes New Urban 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 New Urban High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Putnam High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Urban 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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about New Urban High School
How many students attend New Urban High School?
New Urban High School has 320 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukie, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Urban High School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Urban High School is 29.1:1, which is 65% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 85% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Urban High School?
75.6% of students at New Urban High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Urban High School?
The largest demographic group at New Urban High School is White at 58.8% of enrollment, in Milwaukie, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Urban High School?
New Urban High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does New Urban High School rank among high schools in Milwaukie?
By Resource Investment Index, New Urban High School ranks #1 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 New Urban High School a good school?
New Urban High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% 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 North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides New Urban 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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