Enrollment
1,420
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sandy, OR
Sandy High School
Federal NCES profile for Sandy 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 411089000149
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sandy High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Sandy · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.8:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Sandy High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sandy, OR.
School address
District: Oregon Trail Sd 46 · Oregon
NCES ID 411089000149 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
53.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-52% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sandy High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sandy High School
Sandy High School is a large high school in Sandy, Oregon, enrolling 1,420 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.8:1 is larger than about 96% of Oregon schools and 52% 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 25.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,420 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 45 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 42/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 355 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Oregon Trail Sd 46 spends $13,107 per pupil, 28% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students) and Firwood Elementary School (430 students) alongside Sandy 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 Sandy High School compares
Sandy 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 | 26.8:1 | ▲ 52% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 52% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,420 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.8:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,420
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
26.8:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Oregon - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
48.4%
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
$13,107
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 63 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 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 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Two or More 6.9%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Sandy High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oregon Trail Sd 46, which includes Sandy High School.
$13,107
Per student
-28%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 53.5%
Federal 5.4%
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 Sandy High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Firwood Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boring Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kelso Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sandy Grade School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sandy High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 350
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~1,420 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sandy High School
How many students attend Sandy High School?
Sandy High School has 1,420 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sandy, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sandy High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sandy High School is 26.8:1, which is 52% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 71% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sandy High School?
25.1% of students at Sandy High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sandy High School?
The largest demographic group at Sandy High School is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Sandy, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sandy High School?
Sandy High School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Sandy High School rank among public schools in Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Sandy High School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Sandy, 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 Sandy on the city page.
Is Sandy High School a good school?
Sandy High School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% 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 Oregon Trail Sd 46?
Besides Sandy High School, Oregon Trail Sd 46 also operates Cedar Ridge Middle School (471 students), Firwood Elementary School (430 students), and Boring Middle School (427 students). See the Oregon Trail Sd 46 district page for the complete list.
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