- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pendleton, OR
Pendleton High School
Federal NCES profile for Pendleton 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 410951001111
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pendleton High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 72.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Pendleton High School has class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pendleton, OR.
School address
District: Pendleton Sd 16 · Oregon
NCES ID 410951001111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Pendleton High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 410951001111 · Pendleton, OR High · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 19.6:1 · 72.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Sunridge Middle School (672 students)
Pendleton High School held near 773 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.7 → 39.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Pendleton High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Pendleton High School
763 students
- Sunridge Middl
Sunridge Middle School
672 students
- Sherwood Heigh
Sherwood Heights Elementary School
439 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
420 students
- Mckay Creek El 265
Mckay Creek Elementary School
265 students
- Pendleton Earl 197
Pendleton Early Learning Center
197 students
What this shows Pendleton High School reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pendleton High School compares
Pendleton High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.8% | ▲ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Oregon - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.5%
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
$14,683
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 67 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.1%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.4%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 71.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.7, Pendleton High School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pendleton Sd 16 reports $14,683 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pendleton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunridge Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherwood Heights Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckay Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pendleton Early Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pendleton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 420
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 265
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Pendleton
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pendleton High School
How many students attend Pendleton High School?
Pendleton High School has 763 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pendleton, OR. CCD year-over-year: 795 (2022-23) → 773 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pendleton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pendleton High School is 19.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pendleton High School?
72.8% of students at Pendleton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pendleton High School?
The largest demographic group at Pendleton High School is White at 71.1% of enrollment, in Pendleton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pendleton High School?
Pendleton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pendleton High School rank among high schools in Pendleton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pendleton High School ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Pendleton, 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 Pendleton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pendleton Sd 16?
Besides Pendleton High School, Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Sunridge Middle School (672 students), Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students), and Washington Elementary School (420 students). See the Pendleton Sd 16 district page for the complete list.