Enrollment
1,060
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410883000095
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 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 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Milwaukie · Resource Index
- 20
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Putnam High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Putnam High School
Putnam High School is a large high school in Milwaukie, Oregon, enrolling 1,060 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.1:1 is larger than about 93% of Oregon schools and 37% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,060 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #47, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Milwaukie's high schools, it stands alongside Milwaukie High School (874 students): Putnam High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.1:1 vs 19:1).
North Clackamas Sd 12 also operates Adrienne C. Nelson High School (1,536 students) and Clackamas High School (1,280 students) alongside Putnam 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 Putnam High School compares
Putnam 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,929
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Clackamas Sd 12, which includes Putnam High School.
$14,929
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.9%
State 45.8%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,536
- Students per teacher
- 30.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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.
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 (~1,060 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.1:1)
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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.
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 20/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Putnam High School a good school?
Putnam High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 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.
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