Enrollment
424
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Grants Pass, OR
North Valley High School
Federal NCES profile for North Valley High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410690000481
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Valley High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 4
- high schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 48.9%
- free-lunch eligible
North Valley High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410690000481 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Valley High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Valley High School
North Valley High School is a mid-sized high school in Grants Pass, Oregon, enrolling 424 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.9% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 424 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 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 212 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 105 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 424 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Grants Pass's high schools, it stands alongside Grants Pass High School (1,658 students): North Valley High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 21.5:1).
Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students) and Fleming Middle School (381 students) alongside North Valley 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 Valley High School compares
North Valley 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.9% | ▼ 7% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 424 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
424
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.6%
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
$14,695
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 212 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 79 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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
White 80.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Asian 0.5%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.3, North Valley High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd, which includes North Valley High School.
$14,695
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 53.6%
Federal 15.9%
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 Valley High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fleming Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Manzanita Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Valley High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Grants Pass
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 (~424 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about North Valley High School
How many students attend North Valley High School?
North Valley High School has 424 students enrolled. It is a high school in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Valley High School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Valley High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Valley High School?
48.9% of students at North Valley High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Valley High School?
The largest demographic group at North Valley High School is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Valley High School?
North Valley High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 North Valley High School rank among high schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, North Valley High School ranks #2 of 4 high schools in Grants Pass, 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 Grants Pass on the city page.
Is North Valley High School a good school?
North Valley High School earns 36/100 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 Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd?
Besides North Valley High School, Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students), Fleming Middle School (381 students), and Evergreen Elementary School (378 students). See the Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd district page for the complete list.
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