Enrollment
442
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411161000313
👥 S:T ratio 26
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Myrtle Creek · Resource Index
- 24
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Umpqua High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Umpqua High School
South Umpqua High School is a higher-need, mid-sized high school in Myrtle Creek, Oregon, enrolling 442 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 442 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 309 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #236, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 36/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 442 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 47.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Umpqua Sd 19 spends $13,492 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
South Umpqua Sd 19 also operates Coffenberry Middle School (267 students) and Myrtle Creek Elementary School (264 students) alongside South Umpqua 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 Umpqua High School compares
South Umpqua 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,492
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Umpqua Sd 19, which includes South Umpqua High School.
$13,492
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.2%
State 63.9%
Federal 14.9%
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 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
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~442 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is South Umpqua High School a good school?
South Umpqua High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 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.
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