- Enrollment
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Milwaukie, OR
Putnam High School
Federal NCES profile for Putnam High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410883000095
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Putnam High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Milwaukie · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Putnam High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Milwaukie, OR.
School address
District: North Clackamas Sd 12 · Oregon
NCES ID 410883000095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Putnam High School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-43 students YoY 410883000095 · Milwaukie, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,060 enr · 24.1:1 · 33.0% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students)
Putnam High School held near 1,063 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-43 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Putnam High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adrienne C. Ne
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
1,536 students
- Clackamas High
Clackamas High School
1,280 students
- Happy Valley M
Happy Valley Middle School
1,158 students
- This school
Putnam High School
1,060 students
- Rock Creek Mid
Rock Creek Middle School
889 students
- Milwaukie High
Milwaukie High School
874 students
What this shows Putnam High School reports 1,060 students on the CCD universe file.
How Putnam High School compares
Putnam 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 | 24.1:1 | ▲ 37% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 37% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,060 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.1:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,060
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.1:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 93% in Oregon - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.0%
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
$15,025
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
18
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.4%
Hispanic or Latino 29.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 3.6%
African American 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.7, Putnam High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Clackamas Sd 12 reports $15,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Putnam High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adrienne C. Nelson High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clackamas High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rock Creek Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Milwaukie High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Putnam High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 889
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 874
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar high schools in Milwaukie
3 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 (~1,060 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Putnam High School
How many students attend Putnam High School?
Putnam High School has 1,060 students enrolled. It is a high school in Milwaukie, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,106 (2022-23) → 1,063 (2023-24), nearly flat (-43).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam High School is 24.1:1, which is 37% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Putnam High School?
33.0% of students at Putnam High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Putnam High School?
The largest demographic group at Putnam High School is White at 57.4% of enrollment, in Milwaukie, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Putnam High School?
Putnam High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Putnam High School rank among high schools in Milwaukie?
By Resource Investment Index, Putnam High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Milwaukie, 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 Milwaukie on the city page.
What other schools are in North Clackamas Sd 12?
Besides Putnam High School, North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students), Clackamas High School (1,280 students), and Happy Valley Middle School (1,158 students). See the North Clackamas Sd 12 district page for the complete list.