Enrollment
1,466
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, OR
South Albany High School
Federal NCES profile for South Albany High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410112000736
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 2
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Albany High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 68.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Albany High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Albany High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112000736 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
56.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.0%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Albany High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Albany High School
South Albany High School is a higher-need, large high school in Albany, Oregon, enrolling 1,466 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.2:1 is larger than about 96% of Oregon schools and 49% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,466 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 97% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #19, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (33%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 489 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greater Albany Public Sd 8j spends $14,435 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Albany's high schools, it stands alongside West Albany High School (1,297 students): South Albany High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.2:1 vs 25.9:1).
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates West Albany High School (1,297 students) and Timber Ridge School (657 students) alongside South Albany 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 South Albany High School compares
South Albany 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 49% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.0% | ▲ 29% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,466 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,466
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 49% 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
50.3%
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
$14,435
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 489 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 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 58.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, South Albany High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, which includes South Albany High School.
$14,435
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 South Albany High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Albany High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calapooia Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Albany High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar high schools in Albany
3 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 (~1,466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about South Albany High School
How many students attend South Albany High School?
South Albany High School has 1,466 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Albany High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Albany High School is 26.2:1, which is 49% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Albany High School?
68.0% of students at South Albany High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Albany High School?
The largest demographic group at South Albany High School is White at 58.3% of enrollment, in Albany, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Albany High School?
South Albany High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 South Albany High School rank among high schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, South Albany High School ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Albany, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albany on the city page.
Is South Albany High School a good school?
South Albany High School earns 24/100 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 Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Besides South Albany High School, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates West Albany High School (1,297 students), Timber Ridge School (657 students), and Calapooia Middle School (585 students). See the Greater Albany Public Sd 8j district page for the complete list.
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