Enrollment
1,262
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Silverton, OR
Silverton High School
Federal NCES profile for Silverton High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411145000857
👥 S:T ratio 22
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Silverton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in Silverton · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 18.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Silverton High School has class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Silverton, OR.
School address
District: Silver Falls Sd 4j · Oregon
NCES ID 411145000857 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Silverton High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Silverton High School
Silverton High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Silverton, Oregon, enrolling 1,262 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.2% free-meal eligibility runs 66% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,262 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #29.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 37/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 316 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton Middle School (425 students) and Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students) alongside Silverton 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 Silverton High School compares
Silverton 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 | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 66% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,262 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,262
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Oregon - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
40.6%
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
$15,175
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
71
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 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 77.6%
Hispanic or Latino 16.8%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 77.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.8, Silverton High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Silver Falls Sd 4j, which includes Silverton High School.
$15,175
Per student
-16%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 62.7%
Federal 9.5%
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 Silverton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Robert Frost Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mark Twain Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Butte Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Victor Point Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Silverton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 205
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~1,262 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Silverton High School
How many students attend Silverton High School?
Silverton High School has 1,262 students enrolled. It is a high school in Silverton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silverton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silverton High School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Silverton High School?
18.2% of students at Silverton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Silverton High School?
The largest demographic group at Silverton High School is White at 77.6% of enrollment, in Silverton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Silverton High School?
Silverton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Silverton High School rank among public schools in Silverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Silverton High School ranks #10 of 10 public schools in Silverton, 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 Silverton on the city page.
Is Silverton High School a good school?
Silverton High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% 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 Silver Falls Sd 4j?
Besides Silverton High School, Silver Falls Sd 4j also operates Silverton Middle School (425 students), Robert Frost Elementary School (349 students), and Mark Twain Elementary (314 students). See the Silver Falls Sd 4j district page for the complete list.
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