Enrollment
138
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Maupin, OR
South Wasco County High School
Federal NCES profile for South Wasco County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410002101167
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Wasco County High School earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- students per teacher
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
- 138
- students enrolled
South Wasco County High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Wasco County Sd 1 · Oregon
NCES ID 410002101167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Wasco County High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at South Wasco County High School
South Wasco County High School is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Maupin, Oregon, enrolling 138 students.
At 17.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 88.4% of students qualify for free meals, 67% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 138 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 29 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #27, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 38/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding South Wasco County Sd 1 spends $24,547 per pupil, 36% above the Oregon average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, South Wasco County Sd 1, also runs Maupin Elementary School (80 students).
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 Wasco County High School compares
South Wasco County 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 | 17.3:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 67% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
138
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Oregon - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
57.2%
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
$24,547
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $18,086
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.4 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 77.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 8.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, South Wasco County High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Wasco County Sd 1, which includes South Wasco County High School.
$24,547
Per student
+36%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 40.1%
State 49.1%
Federal 10.8%
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 Wasco County High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maupin Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Wasco County High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other 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 (~138 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about South Wasco County High School
How many students attend South Wasco County High School?
South Wasco County High School has 138 students enrolled. It is a public school in Maupin, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Wasco County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Wasco County High School is 17.3:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Wasco County High School?
88.4% of students at South Wasco County High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Wasco County High School?
The largest demographic group at South Wasco County High School is White at 77.4% of enrollment, in Maupin, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Wasco County High School?
South Wasco County High School has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is South Wasco County High School a good school?
South Wasco County High School earns 20/100 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 Wasco County Sd 1?
Besides South Wasco County High School, South Wasco County Sd 1 also operates Maupin Elementary School (80 students). See the South Wasco County Sd 1 district page for the complete list.
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