- Enrollment
- 1,297
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410112000736
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 18/100 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
- 18
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
South Albany High School held near 1,511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 56.9 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+30 students YoY 410112000736 · Albany, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,466 enr · 26.2:1 · 68.0% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: West Albany High School (1,297 students)
South Albany High School held near 1,511 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+30 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 56.9 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South Albany High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Albany High School
1,466 students
- West Albany Hi
West Albany High School
1,297 students
- Timber Ridge S
Timber Ridge School
657 students
- Calapooia Midd 585
Calapooia Middle School
585 students
- Memorial Middl 544
Memorial Middle School
544 students
- Meadow Ridge E 510
Meadow Ridge Elementary
510 students
What this shows South Albany High School reports 1,466 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Albany High School compares
South Albany 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 | 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 methodology
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
$14,894
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j reports $14,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,466 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,481 (2022-23) → 1,511 (2023-24), nearly flat (+30).
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 18/100 (lower 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 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.
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.