- Enrollment
- 96
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wallowa, OR
Wallowa High School
Federal NCES profile for Wallowa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411299001147
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 89
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wallowa High School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Oregon.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Wallowa · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 84.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Wallowa High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wallowa High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wallowa, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wallowa High School grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+12.1%).
Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 411299001147 · Wallowa, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
55 enr · 11:1 · 84.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Wallowa Elementary School (96 students)
Wallowa High School grew from 58 students in 2022-23 to 65 in 2023-24 (+12.1%). Teacher FTE added 5.2 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Wallowa High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wallowa Elemen
Wallowa Elementary School
96 students
- This school
Wallowa High School
55 students
- Wallowa Middle
Wallowa Middle School
53 students
What this shows Wallowa High School reports 55 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wallowa High School compares
Wallowa High School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.5% | ▲ 60% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 60% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Oregon - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
72.7%
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
$25,135
per pupil, district-wide
- above Oregon avg of $21,075
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 55 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, Wallowa High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
District finance for Wallowa Sd 12 reports $25,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wallowa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wallowa Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wallowa Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wallowa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wallowa High School
How many students attend Wallowa High School?
Wallowa High School has 55 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wallowa, OR. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 65 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wallowa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wallowa High School is 11:1, which is 38% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 30% lower 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 Wallowa High School?
84.5% of students at Wallowa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wallowa High School?
The largest demographic group at Wallowa High School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Wallowa, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wallowa High School?
Wallowa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Wallowa High School rank among public schools in Wallowa?
By Resource Investment Index, Wallowa High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Wallowa, 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 Wallowa Sd 12?
Besides Wallowa High School, Wallowa Sd 12 also operates Wallowa Elementary School (96 students) and Wallowa Middle School (53 students). See the Wallowa Sd 12 district page for the complete list.