- Enrollment
- 2,345
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mill City, OR
Santiam Junior/Senior High School
Federal NCES profile for Santiam Junior/Senior High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410810000724
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Santiam Junior/Senior High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Mill City · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Santiam Junior/Senior High School has class sizes smaller than 82% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Santiam Junior/Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mill City, OR.
School address
District: Santiam Canyon Sd 129j · Oregon
NCES ID 410810000724 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Santiam Junior/Senior High School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 410810000724 · Mill City, OR Other · SMALL · TRAD
319 enr · 13.9:1 · 68.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Oregon Charter Academy (2,345 students)
Santiam Junior/Senior High School held near 312 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.3 → 23.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Santiam Junior/Senior High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Oregon Charter
Oregon Charter Academy
2,345 students
- This school 319
Santiam Junior/Senior High School
319 students
- Santiam Elemen 249
Santiam Elementary School
249 students
What this shows Santiam Junior/Senior High School reports 319 students on the CCD universe file.
How Santiam Junior/Senior High School compares
Santiam Junior/Senior 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 | 13.9:1 | ▼ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 30% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 319 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
319
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 18% in Oregon - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$4,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 160 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.9%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 73.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Santiam Junior/Senior High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Santiam Canyon Sd 129j reports $4,458 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Santiam Junior/Senior High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon Charter Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Santiam Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Santiam Junior/Senior High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 249
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Mill City
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~319 students)
Frequently asked questions about Santiam Junior/Senior High School
How many students attend Santiam Junior/Senior High School?
Santiam Junior/Senior High School has 319 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mill City, OR. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 312 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Santiam Junior/Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Santiam Junior/Senior High School is 13.9:1, which is 21% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Santiam Junior/Senior High School?
68.6% of students at Santiam Junior/Senior High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Santiam Junior/Senior High School?
The largest demographic group at Santiam Junior/Senior High School is White at 73.9% of enrollment, in Mill City, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Santiam Junior/Senior High School?
Santiam Junior/Senior High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Santiam Junior/Senior High School rank among public schools in Mill City?
By Resource Investment Index, Santiam Junior/Senior High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Mill City, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Santiam Canyon Sd 129j?
Besides Santiam Junior/Senior High School, Santiam Canyon Sd 129j also operates Oregon Charter Academy (2,345 students) and Santiam Elementary School (249 students). See the Santiam Canyon Sd 129j district page for the complete list.