Enrollment
1,229
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Springfield, OR
Springfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Springfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411167000594
👥 S:T ratio 20
📚 AP courses 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Springfield High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 65.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Springfield High School has class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Springfield, OR.
School address
District: Springfield Sd 19 · Oregon
NCES ID 411167000594 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Springfield High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Springfield High School
Springfield High School is a higher-need, large high school in Springfield, Oregon, enrolling 1,229 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.3% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,229 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 34 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 3 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 246 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 77.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Springfield Sd 19 spends $13,914 per pupil, 23% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Springfield's high schools, it stands alongside Thurston High School (1,215 students): Springfield High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.1:1 vs 22.1:1).
Springfield Sd 19 also operates Thurston High School (1,215 students) and Hamlin Middle School (573 students) alongside Springfield 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 Springfield High School compares
Springfield 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 | 20.1:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.3% | ▲ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,229 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,229
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 78% in Oregon - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
77.3%
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
$13,914
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 110 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.3 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 52.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.4%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 52.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.3, Springfield High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Springfield Sd 19, which includes Springfield High School.
$13,914
Per student
-23%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.7%
State 60.6%
Federal 11.7%
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 Springfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thurston High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamlin Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thurston Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Agnes Stewart Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverbend Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Springfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,215
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar high schools in Springfield
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,229 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Springfield High School
How many students attend Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has 1,229 students enrolled. It is a high school in Springfield, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 20.1:1, which is 14% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Springfield High School?
65.3% of students at Springfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Springfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Springfield High School is White at 52.9% of enrollment, in Springfield, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Springfield High School?
Springfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Springfield High School rank among high schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Springfield High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Springfield, 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 Springfield on the city page.
Is Springfield High School a good school?
Springfield High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 Springfield Sd 19?
Besides Springfield High School, Springfield Sd 19 also operates Thurston High School (1,215 students), Hamlin Middle School (573 students), and Thurston Middle School (524 students). See the Springfield Sd 19 district page for the complete list.
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