Enrollment
763
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410951001111
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Pendleton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pendleton High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pendleton High School
Pendleton High School is a higher-need, large high school in Pendleton, Oregon, enrolling 763 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 72.8% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 90% of state schools at 763 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 128 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #63.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 47/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Pendleton Sd 16 spends $13,414 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pendleton's high schools, it stands alongside Nixyaawii Community School (89 students): Pendleton High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.6:1 vs 14.8:1).
Pendleton Sd 16 also operates Sunridge Middle School (672 students) and Sherwood Heights Elementary School (439 students) alongside Pendleton 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 Pendleton High School compares
Pendleton 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,414
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pendleton Sd 16, which includes Pendleton High School.
$13,414
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.6%
State 63.0%
Federal 13.3%
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 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
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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.
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 (~763 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pendleton High School a good school?
Pendleton High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Oregon schools. 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 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.
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