Enrollment
1,721
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Medford, OR
North Medford High School
Federal NCES profile for North Medford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410804000445
👥 S:T ratio 8
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Medford High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 88.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Medford High School has class sizes larger than 91% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Medford High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Medford, OR.
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
NCES ID 410804000445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
75.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Medford High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Medford High School
North Medford High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Medford, Oregon, enrolling 1,721 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.9:1 is larger than about 91% of Oregon schools and 30% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 88.7% of students qualify for free meals, 68% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,721 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (32%) (diversity index 56/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Medford Sd 549c spends $12,367 per pupil, 32% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Medford's high schools, it stands alongside South Medford High School (1,856 students): North Medford High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.9:1 vs 24.4:1).
Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students) and Logos Charter School (1,285 students) alongside North Medford 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 Medford High School compares
North Medford 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 30% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.7% | ▲ 68% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,721 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,721
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 91% in Oregon - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,367
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 344 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 32.2%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, North Medford High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford Sd 549c, which includes North Medford High School.
$12,367
Per student
-32%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.7%
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 Medford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Medford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Logos Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hedrick Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Medford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,856
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Medford
2 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 (~1,721 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Medford High School
How many students attend North Medford High School?
North Medford High School has 1,721 students enrolled. It is a high school in Medford, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Medford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Medford High School is 22.9:1, which is 30% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Medford High School?
88.7% of students at North Medford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Medford High School?
The largest demographic group at North Medford High School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Medford, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Medford High School?
North Medford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Medford High School rank among high schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, North Medford High School ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Medford, 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 Medford on the city page.
Is North Medford High School a good school?
North Medford High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% 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 Medford Sd 549c?
Besides North Medford High School, Medford Sd 549c also operates South Medford High School (1,856 students), Logos Charter School (1,285 students), and Hedrick Middle School (952 students). See the Medford Sd 549c district page for the complete list.
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