- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
High school (grades 9-12) · The Dalles, OR
The Dalles High School
Federal NCES profile for The Dalles High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410004801159
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Dalles High School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in The Dalles · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- students per teacher
- 77.7%
- free-lunch eligible
The Dalles High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Dalles High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in The Dalles, OR.
School address
District: North Wasco County Sd 21 · Oregon
NCES ID 410004801159 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+24 students YoY
The Dalles High School held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+24 students YoY 410004801159 · The Dalles, OR High · MID · TRAD
795 enr · 18.9:1 · 77.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: The Dalles Middle School (513 students)
The Dalles High School held near 834 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+24 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.7 → 40.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
The Dalles High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
The Dalles High School
795 students
- The Dalles Mid
The Dalles Middle School
513 students
- Dry Hollow Ele
Dry Hollow Elementary School
424 students
- Chenowith Elem
Chenowith Elementary School
418 students
- Colonel Wright 291
Colonel Wright Elementary School
291 students
- Innovations Ac 232
Innovations Academy
232 students
What this shows The Dalles High School reports 795 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Dalles High School compares
The Dalles 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.7% | ▲ 47% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 795 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
795
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 68% in Oregon - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.2%
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
$16,322
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 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.1%
White 42.8%
Two or More 5.1%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, The Dalles High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Wasco County Sd 21 reports $16,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How The Dalles High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Dalles Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dry Hollow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chenowith Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonel Wright Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Innovations Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Dalles High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 418
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 232
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~795 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Dalles High School
How many students attend The Dalles High School?
The Dalles High School has 795 students enrolled. It is a high school in The Dalles, OR. CCD year-over-year: 810 (2022-23) → 834 (2023-24), nearly flat (+24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Dalles High School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Dalles High School is 18.9:1, which is 7% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Dalles High School?
77.7% of students at The Dalles High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Dalles High School?
The largest demographic group at The Dalles High School is Hispanic or Latino at 47.1% of enrollment, in The Dalles, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Dalles High School?
The Dalles High School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 The Dalles High School rank among public schools in The Dalles?
By Resource Investment Index, The Dalles High School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in The Dalles, 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 The Dalles on the city page.
What other schools are in North Wasco County Sd 21?
Besides The Dalles High School, North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles Middle School (513 students), Dry Hollow Elementary School (424 students), and Chenowith Elementary School (418 students). See the North Wasco County Sd 21 district page for the complete list.