- Enrollment
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Albany, OR
West Albany High School
Federal NCES profile for West Albany High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410112000735
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Albany High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #3 of 4
- high schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.9:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 32.9%
- free-lunch eligible
West Albany High School has class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Albany High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Albany, OR.
School address
District: Greater Albany Public Sd 8j · Oregon
NCES ID 410112000735 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
West Albany High School held near 1,282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+32 students YoY 410112000735 · Albany, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,297 enr · 25.9:1 · 32.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: South Albany High School (1,466 students)
West Albany High School held near 1,282 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+32 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 50.3 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
West Albany High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Albany H
South Albany High School
1,466 students
- This school
West Albany High School
1,297 students
- Timber Ridge S
Timber Ridge School
657 students
- Calapooia Midd 585
Calapooia Middle School
585 students
- Memorial Middl 544
Memorial Middle School
544 students
- Meadow Ridge E 510
Meadow Ridge Elementary
510 students
What this shows West Albany High School reports 1,297 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Albany High School compares
West Albany 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 | 25.9:1 | ▲ 47% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.9% | ▼ 38% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,297 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.9:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,297
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.9:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 96% in Oregon - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
42.9%
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
$14,894
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
Counselors3.8 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 55 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 1.7%
African American 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.5, West Albany High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 14
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j reports $14,894 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How West Albany High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Albany High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Timber Ridge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Calapooia Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Ridge Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Albany High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar high schools in Albany
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~1,297 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Albany High School
How many students attend West Albany High School?
West Albany High School has 1,297 students enrolled. It is a high school in Albany, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,250 (2022-23) → 1,282 (2023-24), nearly flat (+32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Albany High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Albany High School is 25.9:1, which is 47% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 65% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Albany High School?
32.9% of students at West Albany High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Albany High School?
The largest demographic group at West Albany High School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Albany, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Albany High School?
West Albany High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 West Albany High School rank among high schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, West Albany High School ranks #3 of 4 high schools in Albany, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Greater Albany Public Sd 8j?
Besides West Albany High School, Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students), Timber Ridge School (657 students), and Calapooia Middle School (585 students). See the Greater Albany Public Sd 8j district page for the complete list.