- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Vale, OR
Vale High School
Federal NCES profile for Vale 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 410001400761
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vale High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Vale · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 293
- students enrolled
Vale High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vale High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vale, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Vale High School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 410001400761 · Vale, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
293 enr · 16.3:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Vale Elementary School (438 students)
Vale High School held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Vale High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vale Elementar
Vale Elementary School
438 students
- This school
Vale High School
293 students
- Vale Middle Sc 120
Vale Middle School
120 students
- Willowcreek El 61
Willowcreek Elementary School
61 students
What this shows Vale High School reports 293 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vale High School compares
Vale 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 | 16.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 293 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
293
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 40% in Oregon - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$15,278
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 293 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Vale High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vale Sd 84 reports $15,278 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vale High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vale Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vale Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willowcreek Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vale High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 120
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 61
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~293 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vale High School
How many students attend Vale High School?
Vale High School has 293 students enrolled. It is a high school in Vale, OR. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vale High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vale High School is 16.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vale High School?
The largest demographic group at Vale High School is White at 73.7% of enrollment, in Vale, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vale High School?
Vale 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 Vale High School rank among public schools in Vale?
By Resource Investment Index, Vale High School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Vale, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Vale Sd 84?
Besides Vale High School, Vale Sd 84 also operates Vale Elementary School (438 students), Vale Middle School (120 students), and Willowcreek Elementary School (61 students). See the Vale Sd 84 district page for the complete list.