Enrollment
371
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Sutherlin, OR
Sutherlin High School
Federal NCES profile for Sutherlin High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411194000341
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sutherlin High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Sutherlin · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Sutherlin High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sutherlin High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sutherlin, OR.
School address
District: Sutherlin Sd 130 · Oregon
NCES ID 411194000341 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
82.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sutherlin High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sutherlin High School
Sutherlin High School is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Sutherlin, Oregon, enrolling 371 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 82.8% of students qualify for free meals, 57% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #105.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 38/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Sutherlin Sd 130 spends $13,763 per pupil, 24% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 371 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Sutherlin Sd 130 also operates Sutherlin Middle School (297 students) and West Sutherlin Intermediate (284 students) alongside Sutherlin 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 Sutherlin High School compares
Sutherlin 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 | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 57% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Oregon - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$13,763
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
64
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 77.7%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 77.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Sutherlin High School is less 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 Sutherlin Sd 130, which includes Sutherlin High School.
$13,763
Per student
-24%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 19.3%
State 67.1%
Federal 13.5%
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 Sutherlin High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sutherlin Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Sutherlin Intermediate | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Sutherlin Primary School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sutherlin Valley Online Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sutherlin High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 284
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 43.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Sutherlin High School
How many students attend Sutherlin High School?
Sutherlin High School has 371 students enrolled. It is a high school in Sutherlin, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutherlin High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutherlin High School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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 Sutherlin High School?
82.8% of students at Sutherlin High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sutherlin High School?
The largest demographic group at Sutherlin High School is White at 77.7% of enrollment, in Sutherlin, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sutherlin High School?
Sutherlin High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sutherlin High School rank among public schools in Sutherlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Sutherlin High School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Sutherlin, 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 Sutherlin on the city page.
Is Sutherlin High School a good school?
Sutherlin High School earns 29/100 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 Sutherlin Sd 130?
Besides Sutherlin High School, Sutherlin Sd 130 also operates Sutherlin Middle School (297 students), West Sutherlin Intermediate (284 students), and East Sutherlin Primary School (246 students). See the Sutherlin Sd 130 district page for the complete list.
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