Enrollment
795
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410004801159
👥 S:T ratio 24
📚 AP courses 25
🌟 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 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in The Dalles · Resource Index
- 33
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.7%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Dalles High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Dalles High School
The Dalles High School is a high-poverty, large high school in The Dalles, Oregon, enrolling 795 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.7% of students qualify for free meals, 47% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 91% of state schools at 795 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 119 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #39.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (47%) and White (43%) (diversity index 59/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 5 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 265 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding North Wasco County Sd 21 spends $14,500 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
North Wasco County Sd 21 also operates The Dalles Middle School (513 students) and Dry Hollow Elementary School (424 students) alongside The Dalles 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 The Dalles High School compares
The Dalles 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,500
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 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Wasco County Sd 21, which includes The Dalles High School.
$14,500
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.1%
State 64.0%
Federal 11.9%
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 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
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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
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 (~795 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is The Dalles High School a good school?
The Dalles 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 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.
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