Enrollment
213
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Merlin, OR
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Federal NCES profile for Southern Oregon Success Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 410690001888Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Oregon Success Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools.
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 42.6:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 9.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 213
- students enrolled
Southern Oregon Success Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410690001888 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
42.6:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+142% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Southern Oregon Success Academy compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Southern Oregon Success Academy
Southern Oregon Success Academy is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Merlin, Oregon, enrolling 213 students.
Class loads run heavy: 42.6:1 is larger than about 99% of Oregon schools and 142% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.9% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Oregon average.
Enrollment of 213 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 37 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #30, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 41/100).
Its district draws 15.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 53 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 213 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students) and North Valley High School (424 students) alongside Southern Oregon Success Academy.
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 Southern Oregon Success Academy compares
Southern Oregon Success Academy on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 42.6:1 | ▲ 142% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.9% | ▼ 81% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 213 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
42.6:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
213
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
42.6:1
students per teacher
- 142% above state mean
Top 99% in Oregon - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$14,695
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.9 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 75.4%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 10.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 75.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.5, Southern Oregon Success Academy is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd, which includes Southern Oregon Success Academy.
$14,695
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 53.6%
Federal 15.9%
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 Southern Oregon Success Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Valley High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fleming Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Oregon Success Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 (~213 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~42.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Southern Oregon Success Academy
How many students attend Southern Oregon Success Academy?
Southern Oregon Success Academy has 213 students enrolled. It is a public school in Merlin, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Oregon Success Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Oregon Success Academy is 42.6:1, which is 142% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 171% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Oregon Success Academy?
9.9% of students at Southern Oregon Success Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Oregon Success Academy?
The largest demographic group at Southern Oregon Success Academy is White at 75.4% of enrollment, in Merlin, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Oregon Success Academy?
Southern Oregon Success Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
Is Southern Oregon Success Academy a good school?
Southern Oregon Success Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Oregon schools. 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 Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd?
Besides Southern Oregon Success Academy, Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd also operates Hidden Valley High School (522 students), North Valley High School (424 students), and Fleming Middle School (381 students). See the Three Rivers/Josephine County Sd district page for the complete list.
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