Enrollment
2,345
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mill City, OR
Oregon Charter Academy
Federal NCES profile for Oregon Charter Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410810001680Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oregon Charter Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Mill City · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 2,345
- students enrolled
Oregon Charter Academy has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Charter Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mill City, OR.
School address
District: Santiam Canyon Sd 129j · Oregon
NCES ID 410810001680 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
128.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Oregon Charter Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Oregon Charter Academy
Oregon Charter Academy is a large charter combined-grade school in Mill City, Oregon, enrolling 2,345 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 99% of state schools at 2,345 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 (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 213 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Santiam Canyon Sd 129j spends $3,448 per pupil, 81% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Mill City's public schools, it stands alongside Santiam Junior/Senior High School (319 students): Oregon Charter Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 13.9:1).
Santiam Canyon Sd 129j also operates Santiam Junior/Senior High School (319 students) and Santiam Elementary School (249 students) alongside Oregon Charter Academy.
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 Oregon Charter Academy compares
Oregon Charter Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,345 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,345
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 63% in Oregon - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$3,448
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
Counselors11.0 FTE
Per 213 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 64.7%
Hispanic or Latino 19.6%
Two or More 9.3%
African American 2.5%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.3, Oregon Charter Academy is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Santiam Canyon Sd 129j, which includes Oregon Charter Academy.
$3,448
Per student
-81%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-79%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.3%
State 83.1%
Federal 4.6%
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 Oregon Charter Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiam Junior/Senior High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Santiam Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oregon Charter Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Mill City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~2,345 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Oregon Charter Academy
How many students attend Oregon Charter Academy?
Oregon Charter Academy has 2,345 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mill City, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oregon Charter Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Oregon Charter Academy is 18.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oregon Charter Academy?
The largest demographic group at Oregon Charter Academy is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Mill City, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oregon Charter Academy?
Oregon Charter Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Oregon Charter Academy rank among public schools in Mill City?
By Resource Investment Index, Oregon Charter Academy ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Mill City, 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 Mill City on the city page.
Is Oregon Charter Academy a good school?
Oregon Charter Academy earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
Besides Oregon Charter Academy, Santiam Canyon Sd 129j also operates Santiam Junior/Senior High School (319 students) and Santiam Elementary School (249 students). See the Santiam Canyon Sd 129j district page for the complete list.
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