Enrollment
564
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Aurora, OR
North Marion High School
Federal NCES profile for North Marion 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 410888000772
👥 S:T ratio 34
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Marion High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 35.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Marion High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Marion High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aurora, OR.
School address
District: North Marion Sd 15 · Oregon
NCES ID 410888000772 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Marion High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Marion High School
North Marion High School is a mid-sized high school in Aurora, Oregon, enrolling 564 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 35.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 155 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #67.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (59%) and White (36%) (diversity index 52/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 9 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Marion Sd 15 also operates North Marion Middle School (410 students) and North Marion Intermediate School (345 students) alongside North Marion 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 North Marion High School compares
North Marion 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 | 16.6:1 | ▼ 6% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.8% | ▼ 32% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Oregon - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$15,251
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 9 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
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%
White 35.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, North Marion 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 Marion Sd 15, which includes North Marion High School.
$15,251
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-8%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.3%
State 66.4%
Federal 9.2%
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 North Marion High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Marion Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Marion Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Marion Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Marion High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~564 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Marion High School
How many students attend North Marion High School?
North Marion High School has 564 students enrolled. It is a high school in Aurora, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Marion High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Marion High School is 16.6:1, which is 6% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Marion High School?
35.8% of students at North Marion High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Marion High School?
The largest demographic group at North Marion High School is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Aurora, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Marion High School?
North Marion High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Marion High School rank among public schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, North Marion High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Aurora, 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 Aurora on the city page.
Is North Marion High School a good school?
North Marion High School earns 31/100 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 Marion Sd 15?
Besides North Marion High School, North Marion Sd 15 also operates North Marion Middle School (410 students), North Marion Intermediate School (345 students), and North Marion Primary School (285 students). See the North Marion Sd 15 district page for the complete list.
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