Enrollment
1,812
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
Sunset High School
Federal NCES profile for Sunset High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410192001241
👥 S:T ratio 15
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sunset High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #6 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sunset High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset High School ranks #6 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
NCES ID 410192001241 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
85.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.3:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-75% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sunset High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sunset High School
Sunset High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 1,812 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.3:1 is larger than about 86% of Oregon schools and 21% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 13.2% free-meal eligibility runs 75% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,812 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Asian (27%) (diversity index 66/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 259 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 1 expulsion at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Portland's high schools, it stands alongside David Douglas High School (2,756 students): Sunset High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.3:1 vs 19.1:1).
Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students) and Mountainside High School (1,741 students) alongside Sunset 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 Sunset High School compares
Sunset 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 75% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,812 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,812
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Oregon - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$15,015
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 259 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
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 49.6%
Asian 27.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Sunset High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Sunset High School.
$15,015
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.8%
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 Sunset High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountainside High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aloha High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beaverton High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southridge High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sunset High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Portland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
David Douglas High School
Standard public school
2,756 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Westview High School
Standard public school
2,423 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant High School
Standard public school
2,149 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,807 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Standard public school
1,681 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Standard public school
1,650 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,812 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Sunset High School
How many students attend Sunset High School?
Sunset High School has 1,812 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sunset High School?
13.2% of students at Sunset High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sunset High School?
The largest demographic group at Sunset High School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sunset High School?
Sunset High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Sunset High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Sunset High School ranks #6 of 16 high schools in Portland, 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 Portland on the city page.
Is Sunset High School a good school?
Sunset High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% 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 Beaverton Sd 48j?
Besides Sunset High School, Beaverton Sd 48j also operates Westview High School (2,423 students), Mountainside High School (1,741 students), and Aloha High School (1,658 students). See the Beaverton Sd 48j district page for the complete list.
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