- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410600001041
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Sam Barlow High School held near 1,638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 64.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-72 students YoY 410600001041 · Gresham, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,635 enr · 25.5:1 · 32.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Gresham High School (1,685 students)
Sam Barlow High School held near 1,638 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-72 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.6 → 64.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sam Barlow High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gresham High S
Gresham High School
1,685 students
- This school
Sam Barlow High School
1,635 students
- Metro East Web
Metro East Web Academy
759 students
- Gordon Russell 633
Gordon Russell Middle School
633 students
- Clear Creek Mi 584
Clear Creek Middle School
584 students
- North Gresham 584
North Gresham Elementary School
584 students
What this shows Sam Barlow High School reports 1,635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sam Barlow High School compares
Sam Barlow 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,093
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
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.
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
District finance for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j reports $15,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,635 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,710 (2022-23) → 1,638 (2023-24), nearly flat (-72).
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
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.