- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410960000024
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 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 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Philomath · Resource Index
- 41
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Philomath High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 410960000024 · Philomath, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
453 enr · 17.4:1 · 22.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Philomath Elementary School (368 students)
Philomath High School held near 469 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.5 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Philomath High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Philomath High School
453 students
- Philomath Elem
Philomath Elementary School
368 students
- Philomath Midd
Philomath Middle School
351 students
- Kings Valley C
Kings Valley Charter School
193 students
- Clemens Primar 165
Clemens Primary School
165 students
- Philomath Acad 73
Philomath Academy
73 students
What this shows Philomath High School reports 453 students on the CCD universe file.
How Philomath High School compares
Philomath 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,582
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
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.
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
District finance for Philomath Sd 17j reports $14,582 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~453 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 458 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
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 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.