- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Salem, OR
Sprague High School
Federal NCES profile for Sprague 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 411082000819
👥 S:T ratio 11
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sprague High School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #6 of 6
- high schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sprague High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sprague High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000819 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Sprague High School held near 1,765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 72.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 411082000819 · Salem, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,712 enr · 22.2:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Sprague High School held near 1,765 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 77.8 → 72.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sprague High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- This school
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- West Salem Hig
West Salem High School
1,606 students
What this shows Sprague High School reports 1,712 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sprague High School compares
Sprague 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 | 22.2:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 67% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,712 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.2:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,712
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
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
22.2:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Oregon - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.7%
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
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
95
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 62.3%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 9.7%
Asian 3.3%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 62.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Sprague High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sprague High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Salem High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sprague High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,606
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar high schools in Salem
5 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Mckay High School
Standard public school
2,380 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
South Salem High School
Standard public school
2,195 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
North Salem High School
Standard public school
2,107 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
West Salem High School
Standard public school
1,606 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Early College High School
Alternative education program
193 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,712 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sprague High School
How many students attend Sprague High School?
Sprague High School has 1,712 students enrolled. It is a high school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,779 (2022-23) → 1,765 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sprague High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sprague High School is 22.2:1, which is 26% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sprague High School?
88.3% of students at Sprague High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sprague High School?
The largest demographic group at Sprague High School is White at 62.3% of enrollment, in Salem, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sprague High School?
Sprague High School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Sprague High School rank among high schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Sprague High School ranks #6 of 6 high schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Sprague High School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.