Enrollment
453
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Philomath, OR
Philomath High School
Federal NCES profile for Philomath High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410960000024
👥 S:T ratio 30
📚 AP courses 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Philomath High School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Philomath · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Philomath High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Philomath High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Philomath, OR.
School address
District: Philomath Sd 17j · Oregon
NCES ID 410960000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Philomath High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Philomath High School
Philomath High School is a mid-sized high school in Philomath, Oregon, enrolling 453 students.
At 17.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 453 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 185 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 7 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Philomath Sd 17j spends $14,221 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath Elementary School (368 students) and Philomath Middle School (351 students) alongside Philomath 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 Philomath High School compares
Philomath 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 | 17.4:1 | ▼ 1% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.9% | ▼ 57% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 453 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
453
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Oregon - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.0%
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
$14,221
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 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 80.9%
Hispanic or Latino 10.2%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: White at 80.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Philomath High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Philomath Sd 17j, which includes Philomath High School.
$14,221
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.9%
State 57.7%
Federal 8.3%
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 Philomath High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philomath Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Philomath Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kings Valley Charter School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clemens Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Philomath Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Philomath High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 351
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 193
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 165
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 36.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~453 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Philomath High School
How many students attend Philomath High School?
Philomath High School has 453 students enrolled. It is a high school in Philomath, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Philomath High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Philomath High School is 17.4:1, which is 1% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Philomath High School?
22.9% of students at Philomath High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Philomath High School?
The largest demographic group at Philomath High School is White at 80.9% of enrollment, in Philomath, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Philomath High School?
Philomath High School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Philomath High School rank among public schools in Philomath?
By Resource Investment Index, Philomath High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Philomath, 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 Philomath on the city page.
Is Philomath High School a good school?
Philomath High School earns 40/100 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 Philomath Sd 17j?
Besides Philomath High School, Philomath Sd 17j also operates Philomath Elementary School (368 students), Philomath Middle School (351 students), and Kings Valley Charter School (193 students). See the Philomath Sd 17j district page for the complete list.
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