- Enrollment
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Medford, OR
South Medford High School
Federal NCES profile for South Medford High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410804000444
👥 S:T ratio 2
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Medford High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Medford · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 84.9%
- free-lunch eligible
South Medford High School has class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Medford High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Medford, OR.
School address
District: Medford Sd 549c · Oregon
NCES ID 410804000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+75 students YoY
South Medford High School held near 1,945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+75 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 76.9 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+75 students YoY 410804000444 · Medford, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,856 enr · 24.4:1 · 84.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Medford High School (1,721 students)
South Medford High School held near 1,945 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+75 headcount). Teacher FTE held 76.9 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South Medford High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Medford High School
1,856 students
- North Medford
North Medford High School
1,721 students
- Logos Charter
Logos Charter School
1,285 students
- Hedrick Middle
Hedrick Middle School
952 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
826 students
- Hoover Element 591
Hoover Elementary School
591 students
What this shows South Medford High School reports 1,856 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Medford High School compares
South Medford 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 | 24.4:1 | ▲ 39% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.9% | ▲ 61% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,856 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.4:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,856
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24.4:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 94% in Oregon - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 371 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
121
in-school suspensions + 128 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, South Medford High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Medford Sd 549c reports $12,968 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Medford High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Medford High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Logos Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hedrick Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hoover Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Medford High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,285
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in Medford
2 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 (~1,856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about South Medford High School
How many students attend South Medford High School?
South Medford High School has 1,856 students enrolled. It is a high school in Medford, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,870 (2022-23) → 1,945 (2023-24), nearly flat (+75).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Medford High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Medford High School is 24.4:1, which is 39% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Medford High School?
84.9% of students at South Medford High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Medford High School?
The largest demographic group at South Medford High School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Medford, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Medford High School?
South Medford High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Medford High School rank among high schools in Medford?
By Resource Investment Index, South Medford High School ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Medford, 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 Medford on the city page.
What other schools are in Medford Sd 549c?
Besides South Medford High School, Medford Sd 549c also operates North Medford High School (1,721 students), Logos Charter School (1,285 students), and Hedrick Middle School (952 students). See the Medford Sd 549c district page for the complete list.