- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Myrtle Creek, OR
South Umpqua High School
Federal NCES profile for South Umpqua High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411161000313
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Umpqua High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Myrtle Creek · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
South Umpqua High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Umpqua High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Myrtle Creek, OR.
School address
District: South Umpqua Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411161000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
South Umpqua High School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 411161000313 · Myrtle Creek, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
442 enr · 18.4:1 · 71.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Coffenberry Middle School (267 students)
South Umpqua High School held near 443 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 17.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
South Umpqua High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Umpqua High School
442 students
- Coffenberry Mi
Coffenberry Middle School
267 students
- Myrtle Creek E
Myrtle Creek Elementary School
264 students
- Tri City Eleme
Tri City Elementary School
251 students
- Canyonville Sc
Canyonville School
185 students
- South Umpqua O 14
South Umpqua Online Academy
14 students
What this shows South Umpqua High School reports 442 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Umpqua High School compares
South Umpqua 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 442 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
442
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.7%
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
$14,093
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 442 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Asian 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.4, South Umpqua High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Umpqua Sd 19 reports $14,093 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Umpqua High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coffenberry Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myrtle Creek Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tri City Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyonville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Umpqua Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to South Umpqua High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~442 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Umpqua High School
How many students attend South Umpqua High School?
South Umpqua High School has 442 students enrolled. It is a high school in Myrtle Creek, OR. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 443 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Umpqua High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Umpqua High School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Umpqua High School?
71.6% of students at South Umpqua High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Umpqua High School?
The largest demographic group at South Umpqua High School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Myrtle Creek, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Umpqua High School?
South Umpqua High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Umpqua High School rank among public schools in Myrtle Creek?
By Resource Investment Index, South Umpqua High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Myrtle Creek, 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 Myrtle Creek on the city page.
What other schools are in South Umpqua Sd 19?
Besides South Umpqua High School, South Umpqua Sd 19 also operates Coffenberry Middle School (267 students), Myrtle Creek Elementary School (264 students), and Tri City Elementary School (251 students). See the South Umpqua Sd 19 district page for the complete list.