Enrollment
1,635
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Gresham, OR
Sam Barlow High School
Federal NCES profile for Sam Barlow High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410600001041
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sam Barlow High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.5:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 32.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Sam Barlow High School has class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Barlow High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600001041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
64.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.5:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sam Barlow High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sam Barlow High School
Sam Barlow High School is a large high school in Gresham, Oregon, enrolling 1,635 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.5:1 is larger than about 95% of Oregon schools and 45% 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 32.4% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,635 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 32 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #25, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (59%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 327 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j spends $13,227 per pupil, 27% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Gresham's high schools, it stands alongside Centennial High School (1,731 students): Sam Barlow High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.5:1 vs 23.7:1).
Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students) and Metro East Web Academy (759 students) alongside Sam Barlow 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 Sam Barlow High School compares
Sam Barlow 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 | 25.5:1 | ▲ 45% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.4% | ▼ 39% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,635 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.5:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,635
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
25.5:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Oregon - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$13,227
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 327 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 143 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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 58.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.6%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 4.0%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.4, Sam Barlow High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j, which includes Sam Barlow High School.
$13,227
Per student
-27%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.8%
State 59.8%
Federal 9.4%
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 Sam Barlow High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Gresham Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sam Barlow High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar high schools in Gresham
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Centennial High School
Standard public school
1,731 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Gresham High School
Standard public school
1,685 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Springwater Trail High School
Standard public school
184 students 18.4:1 students per teacher
Center for Advanced Learning
Standard public school
2 students
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 (~1,635 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sam Barlow High School
How many students attend Sam Barlow High School?
Sam Barlow High School has 1,635 students enrolled. It is a high school in Gresham, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Barlow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Barlow High School is 25.5:1, which is 45% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sam Barlow High School?
32.4% of students at Sam Barlow High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sam Barlow High School?
The largest demographic group at Sam Barlow High School is White at 58.9% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sam Barlow High School?
Sam Barlow High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Sam Barlow High School rank among high schools in Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Sam Barlow High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Gresham, 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 Gresham on the city page.
Is Sam Barlow High School a good school?
Sam Barlow High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides Sam Barlow High School, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students), Metro East Web Academy (759 students), and Gordon Russell Middle School (633 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.
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