Enrollment
709
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Scappoose, OR
Scappoose High School
Federal NCES profile for Scappoose High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411098000172
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 29
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scappoose High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Scappoose · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 20.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Scappoose High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scappoose High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Scappoose, OR.
School address
District: Scappoose Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411098000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scappoose High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scappoose High School
Scappoose High School is a large high school in Scappoose, Oregon, enrolling 709 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 20.6% free-meal eligibility runs 61% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 709 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 100 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #66.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 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: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Scappoose Sd 1j spends $13,485 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Scappoose Sd 1j also operates Otto Petersen Elementary School (416 students) and Grant Watts Elementary School (382 students) alongside Scappoose 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 Scappoose High School compares
Scappoose 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.6% | ▼ 61% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 709 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
709
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Oregon - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$13,485
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 355 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 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 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.6%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 78.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Scappoose High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scappoose Sd 1j, which includes Scappoose High School.
$13,485
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.1%
State 50.3%
Federal 8.6%
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 Scappoose High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otto Petersen Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Watts Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scappoose Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sauvie Island School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warren Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scappoose High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 416
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 109
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 (~709 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Scappoose High School
How many students attend Scappoose High School?
Scappoose High School has 709 students enrolled. It is a high school in Scappoose, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scappoose High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scappoose High School is 19.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scappoose High School?
20.6% of students at Scappoose High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scappoose High School?
The largest demographic group at Scappoose High School is White at 78.2% of enrollment, in Scappoose, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scappoose High School?
Scappoose High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Scappoose High School rank among public schools in Scappoose?
By Resource Investment Index, Scappoose High School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Scappoose, 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 Scappoose on the city page.
Is Scappoose High School a good school?
Scappoose High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Scappoose Sd 1j?
Besides Scappoose High School, Scappoose Sd 1j also operates Otto Petersen Elementary School (416 students), Grant Watts Elementary School (382 students), and Scappoose Middle School (307 students). See the Scappoose Sd 1j district page for the complete list.
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