Enrollment
823
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · St Helens, OR
St Helens High School
Federal NCES profile for St Helens High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411172000196
👥 S:T ratio 16
📚 AP courses 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St Helens High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in St Helens · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 28.3%
- free-lunch eligible
St Helens High School has class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, St Helens High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in St Helens, OR.
School address
District: St Helens Sd 502 · Oregon
NCES ID 411172000196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-46% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How St Helens High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at St Helens High School
St Helens High School is a large high school in St Helens, Oregon, enrolling 823 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 91% of state schools at 823 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 73 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #50.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 38/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 4 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 274 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding St Helens Sd 502 spends $13,483 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among St Helens's high schools, it stands alongside Plymouth High School (65 students): St Helens High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.1:1 vs 16.3:1).
St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens Middle School (563 students) and Mcbride Elementary School (452 students) alongside St Helens 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 St Helens High School compares
St Helens 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 | 21.1:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.3% | ▼ 46% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 823 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.1:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
823
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.1:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Oregon - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.8%
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
$13,483
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 77.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 6.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, St Helens High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St Helens Sd 502, which includes St Helens High School.
$13,483
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.0%
State 54.6%
Federal 15.3%
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 St Helens High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Helens Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbia City School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| St Helens Arthur Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to St Helens High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 160
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar high schools in St Helens
1 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 (~823 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about St Helens High School
How many students attend St Helens High School?
St Helens High School has 823 students enrolled. It is a high school in St Helens, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Helens High School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Helens High School is 21.1:1, which is 20% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St Helens High School?
28.3% of students at St Helens High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St Helens High School?
The largest demographic group at St Helens High School is White at 77.9% of enrollment, in St Helens, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St Helens High School?
St Helens High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 St Helens High School rank among public schools in St Helens?
By Resource Investment Index, St Helens High School ranks #4 of 7 public schools in St Helens, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St Helens on the city page.
Is St Helens High School a good school?
St Helens High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 St Helens Sd 502?
Besides St Helens High School, St Helens Sd 502 also operates St Helens Middle School (563 students), Mcbride Elementary School (452 students), and Lewis & Clark Elementary School (426 students). See the St Helens Sd 502 district page for the complete list.
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