Enrollment
413
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Florence, OR
Siuslaw High School
Federal NCES profile for Siuslaw High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410510000645
👥 S:T ratio 47
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Siuslaw High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Florence · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Siuslaw High School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Siuslaw High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Florence, OR.
School address
District: Siuslaw Sd 97j · Oregon
NCES ID 410510000645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.5%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+28% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Siuslaw High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Siuslaw High School
Siuslaw High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Florence, Oregon, enrolling 413 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 413 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 318 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #25, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 207 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Florence's high schools, it stands alongside Ocean Dunes High School (3 students): Siuslaw High School is larger than that campus by headcount.
Siuslaw Sd 97j also operates Siuslaw Elementary School (519 students) and Siuslaw Middle School (275 students) alongside Siuslaw 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 Siuslaw High School compares
Siuslaw 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 28% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 413 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
413
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
48.2%
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
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 207 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 76.0%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.5%
African American 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 76.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.3, Siuslaw High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Siuslaw Sd 97j, which includes Siuslaw High School.
$18,884
Per student
+4%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.1%
State 35.9%
Federal 15.1%
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 Siuslaw High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siuslaw Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Siuslaw Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Siuslaw High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar high schools in Florence
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~413 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Siuslaw High School
How many students attend Siuslaw High School?
Siuslaw High School has 413 students enrolled. It is a high school in Florence, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Siuslaw High School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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 Siuslaw High School?
67.5% of students at Siuslaw High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Siuslaw High School?
The largest demographic group at Siuslaw High School is White at 76.0% of enrollment, in Florence, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Siuslaw High School?
Siuslaw High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Siuslaw High School rank among public schools in Florence?
By Resource Investment Index, Siuslaw High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Florence, 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 Florence on the city page.
Is Siuslaw High School a good school?
Siuslaw High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% 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 Siuslaw Sd 97j?
Besides Siuslaw High School, Siuslaw Sd 97j also operates Siuslaw Elementary School (519 students) and Siuslaw Middle School (275 students). See the Siuslaw Sd 97j district page for the complete list.
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