- Enrollment
- 2,423
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410192001241
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-83 students YoY
Sunset High School held near 1,879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 85.1 → 84.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-83 students YoY 410192001241 · Portland, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,812 enr · 21.3:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Westview High School (2,423 students)
Sunset High School held near 1,879 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-83 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 85.1 → 84.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Sunset High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westview High
Westview High School
2,423 students
- This school
Sunset High School
1,812 students
- Mountainside H
Mountainside High School
1,741 students
- Aloha High Sch
Aloha High School
1,658 students
- Beaverton High
Beaverton High School
1,436 students
- Southridge Hig
Southridge High School
1,430 students
What this shows Sunset High School reports 1,812 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sunset High School compares
Sunset 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$15,827
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
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.
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
District finance for Beaverton Sd 48j reports $15,827 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~1,812 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,962 (2022-23) → 1,879 (2023-24), nearly flat (-83).
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 37/100 (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 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.
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.