Enrollment
138
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 410002101167
South Wasco County High School — Maupin, OR
Federal NCES profile for South Wasco County High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 25/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: South Wasco County Sd 1 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.4%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How South Wasco County High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
South Wasco County High School reports 138 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 53% above the Oregon average and 71% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 57.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding South Wasco County Sd 1 spends $28,236 per pupil district-wide, above the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 40.1% from local sources (property taxes), 49.1% from the state, and 10.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How South Wasco County High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 23% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 138 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
— 53% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon — lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
57.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,236
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 138 Top 14% in Oregon — larger than 86% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 14:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.4% +53% vs state
NCES ID 410002101167
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 57.2%
In-school suspensions 7
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Wasco County Sd 1, which includes South Wasco County High School.
$28,236
Per student
+27%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 80
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 other 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 14:1, which is 23% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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 57.6%.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 25/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.