Enrollment
669
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Stayton, OR
Stayton High School
Federal NCES profile for Stayton 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 410002000854
👥 S:T ratio 31
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stayton High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Stayton · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- students per teacher
- 46.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Stayton High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stayton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stayton, OR.
School address
District: North Santiam Sd 29j · Oregon
NCES ID 410002000854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-11% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stayton High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stayton High School
Stayton High School is a large high school in Stayton, Oregon, enrolling 669 students.
At 17.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Oregon median, within a few percentage points of the 17.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 46.9% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 669 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 72 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #16.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 48/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 223 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Santiam Sd 29j spends $13,637 per pupil, 25% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 5 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Santiam Sd 29j also operates Stayton Middle School (486 students) and Sublimity Elementary School (366 students) alongside Stayton 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 Stayton High School compares
Stayton 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 | 17.2:1 | ▼ 2% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.9% | ▼ 11% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 669 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
669
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 51% in Oregon - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
48.1%
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
$13,637
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 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 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 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.5%
Two or More 6.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Stayton High School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Santiam Sd 29j, which includes Stayton High School.
$13,637
Per student
-25%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.4%
State 56.0%
Federal 13.7%
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 Stayton High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayton Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sublimity Elementary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stayton Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mari-Linn Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Santiam Options Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stayton High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 332
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 33:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~669 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Stayton High School
How many students attend Stayton High School?
Stayton High School has 669 students enrolled. It is a high school in Stayton, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stayton High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stayton High School is 17.2:1, which is 2% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stayton High School?
46.9% of students at Stayton High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stayton High School?
The largest demographic group at Stayton High School is White at 68.3% of enrollment, in Stayton, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stayton High School?
Stayton High School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stayton High School rank among public schools in Stayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Stayton High School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Stayton, 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 Stayton on the city page.
Is Stayton High School a good school?
Stayton High School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 North Santiam Sd 29j?
Besides Stayton High School, North Santiam Sd 29j also operates Stayton Middle School (486 students), Sublimity Elementary School (366 students), and Stayton Elementary School (332 students). See the North Santiam Sd 29j district page for the complete list.
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