Enrollment
1,297
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410112000735
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 70
🌟 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 34/100 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
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.9:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+47% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Albany High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Albany High School
West Albany High School is a large high school in Albany, Oregon, enrolling 1,297 students.
Class loads run heavy: 25.9:1 is larger than about 96% of Oregon schools and 47% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 96% of state schools at 1,297 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 43 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #35, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 45/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 14 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Greater Albany Public Sd 8j spends $14,435 per pupil, 20% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Albany's high schools, it stands alongside South Albany High School (1,466 students): West Albany High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (25.9:1 vs 26.2:1).
Greater Albany Public Sd 8j also operates South Albany High School (1,466 students) and Timber Ridge School (657 students) alongside West Albany 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 West Albany High School compares
West Albany 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,435
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
Counselors3.8 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Greater Albany Public Sd 8j, which includes West Albany High School.
$14,435
Per student
-20%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.6%
State 57.3%
Federal 12.1%
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 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
- 1,466
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- 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.
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 (~1,297 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.9:1)
Next steps
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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.
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 34/100 (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 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.
Is West Albany High School a good school?
West Albany High School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 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.
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