- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411172000196
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 7
- public schools in St Helens · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
St Helens High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+31 students YoY 411172000196 · St Helens, OR High · MID · TRAD
823 enr · 21.1:1 · 28.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: St Helens Middle School (563 students)
St Helens High School held near 813 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+31 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.9 → 37.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
St Helens High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
St Helens High School
823 students
- St Helens Midd
St Helens Middle School
563 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
452 students
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
426 students
- Columbia City 214
Columbia City School
214 students
- St Helens Arth 160
St Helens Arthur Academy
160 students
What this shows St Helens High School reports 823 students on the CCD universe file.
How St Helens High School compares
St Helens 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 | 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 methodology
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
$15,027
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
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.
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
District finance for St Helens Sd 502 reports $15,027 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~823 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 782 (2022-23) → 813 (2023-24), nearly flat (+31).
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 33/100 (typical 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 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.
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.