- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · St Helens, OR
Plymouth High School
Federal NCES profile for Plymouth High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411172001599
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Plymouth High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in St Helens · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 51.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Plymouth High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in St Helens, OR.
School address
District: St Helens Sd 502 · Oregon
NCES ID 411172001599 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Plymouth High School grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (+16.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.7 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 411172001599 · St Helens, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
65 enr · 16.3:1 · 51.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: St Helens High School (823 students)
Plymouth High School grew from 85 students in 2022-23 to 99 in 2023-24 (+16.5%). Teacher FTE lost 4.7 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Plymouth High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St Helens High
St Helens High School
823 students
- St Helens Midd
St Helens Middle School
563 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
452 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
426 students
- Columbia City 214
Columbia City School
214 students
- This school 65
Plymouth High School
65 students
What this shows Plymouth High School reports 65 students on the CCD universe file.
How Plymouth High School compares
Plymouth High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.8% | ▼ 2% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 65 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
65
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
93.8%
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
$15,027
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 65 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 67.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Plymouth High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for St Helens Sd 502 reports $15,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Plymouth High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St Helens Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia City School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Plymouth High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in St Helens
1 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 (~65 students)
Frequently asked questions about Plymouth High School
How many students attend Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has 65 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Helens, OR. CCD year-over-year: 85 (2022-23) → 99 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plymouth High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plymouth High School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% 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 Plymouth High School?
51.8% of students at Plymouth High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Plymouth High School?
The largest demographic group at Plymouth High School is White at 67.2% of enrollment, in St Helens, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Plymouth High School?
Plymouth High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Plymouth High School rank among public schools in St Helens?
By Resource Investment Index, Plymouth High School ranks #3 of 7 public schools in St Helens, 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 St Helens on the city page.
What other schools are in St Helens Sd 502?
Besides Plymouth High School, St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens High School (823 students), St Helens Middle School (563 students), and Mcbride Elementary School (452 students). See the St Helens Sd 502 district page for the complete list.