Enrollment
1,244
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Newberg, OR
Newberg Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Newberg Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410872001274
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Newberg Senior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in Newberg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 31.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Newberg Senior High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Newberg Senior High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Newberg, OR.
School address
District: Newberg Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410872001274 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Newberg Senior High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Newberg Senior High School
Newberg Senior High School is a large high school in Newberg, Oregon, enrolling 1,244 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,244 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 46 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #33.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 311 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Newberg Sd 29j also operates Mountain View Middle School (507 students) and Edwards Elementary School (426 students) alongside Newberg Senior 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 Newberg Senior High School compares
Newberg Senior 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.0% | ▼ 41% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,244 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,244
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.5%
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
$15,536
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 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 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
Two or More 3.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.8, Newberg Senior High School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newberg Sd 29j, which includes Newberg Senior High School.
$15,536
Per student
-14%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.1%
State 48.9%
Federal 9.0%
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 Newberg Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edwards Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chehalem Valley Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mabel Rush Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Antonia Crater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Newberg Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~1,244 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Newberg Senior High School
How many students attend Newberg Senior High School?
Newberg Senior High School has 1,244 students enrolled. It is a high school in Newberg, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberg Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newberg Senior High School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Newberg Senior High School?
31.0% of students at Newberg Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Newberg Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Newberg Senior High School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Newberg, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Newberg Senior High School?
Newberg Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Newberg Senior High School rank among public schools in Newberg?
By Resource Investment Index, Newberg Senior High School ranks #8 of 8 public schools in Newberg, 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 Newberg on the city page.
Is Newberg Senior High School a good school?
Newberg Senior High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 Newberg Sd 29j?
Besides Newberg Senior High School, Newberg Sd 29j also operates Mountain View Middle School (507 students), Edwards Elementary School (426 students), and Chehalem Valley Middle School (422 students). See the Newberg Sd 29j district page for the complete list.
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