Enrollment
1,856
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410804000444
👥 S:T ratio 2
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 42/100 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
- 42
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
76.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+39% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
84.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Medford High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Medford High School
South Medford High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Medford, Oregon, enrolling 1,856 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Oregon schools and 39% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 84.9% of students qualify for free meals, 61% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,856 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%) (diversity index 55/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 371 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
The surrounding Medford Sd 549c spends $12,367 per pupil, 32% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Medford's high schools, it stands alongside North Medford High School (1,721 students): South Medford High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24.4:1 vs 22.9:1).
Medford Sd 549c also operates North Medford High School (1,721 students) and Logos Charter School (1,285 students) alongside South Medford 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 Medford High School compares
South Medford 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,367
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Medford Sd 549c, which includes South Medford High School.
$12,367
Per student
-32%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 58.6%
Federal 13.7%
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 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
- 1,721
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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.
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 (~1,856 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24.4:1)
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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.
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 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, 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.
Is South Medford High School a good school?
South Medford High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 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.
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