Enrollment
1,809
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · West Linn, OR
West Linn High School
Federal NCES profile for West Linn High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411317000058
👥 S:T ratio 12
📚 AP courses 100
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Linn High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in West Linn · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 7.8%
- free-lunch eligible
West Linn High School has class sizes larger than 89% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Linn High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in West Linn, OR.
School address
District: West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j · Oregon
NCES ID 411317000058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
82.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+26% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.8%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Linn High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Linn High School
West Linn High School is a lower-poverty, large high school in West Linn, Oregon, enrolling 1,809 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.1:1 is larger than about 89% of Oregon schools and 26% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.8% free-meal eligibility runs 85% below the Oregon average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,809 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #21, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (73%) and Two or More (10%) (diversity index 44/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 27 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 362 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j spends $13,465 per pupil, 26% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates Wilsonville High School (1,258 students) and Rosemont Ridge Middle School (699 students) alongside West Linn 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 Linn High School compares
West Linn 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 | 22.1:1 | ▲ 26% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.8% | ▼ 85% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,809 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.1:1
Leaner classes than 10% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,809
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.1:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 89% in Oregon - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
40.5%
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
$13,465
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 362 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 73.1%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Asian 5.5%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, West Linn High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 27
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j, which includes West Linn High School.
$13,465
Per student
-26%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 46.8%
Federal 3.1%
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 Linn High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilsonville High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosemont Ridge Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Boeckman Creek Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lowrie Primary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Trillium Creek Primary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Linn High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,258
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 699
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~1,809 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Linn High School
How many students attend West Linn High School?
West Linn High School has 1,809 students enrolled. It is a high school in West Linn, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Linn High School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Linn High School is 22.1:1, which is 26% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 41% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Linn High School?
7.8% of students at West Linn High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Linn High School?
The largest demographic group at West Linn High School is White at 73.1% of enrollment, in West Linn, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Linn High School?
West Linn High School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Linn High School rank among public schools in West Linn?
By Resource Investment Index, West Linn High School ranks #9 of 9 public schools in West Linn, 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 West Linn on the city page.
Is West Linn High School a good school?
West Linn High School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% 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 West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j?
Besides West Linn High School, West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j also operates Wilsonville High School (1,258 students), Rosemont Ridge Middle School (699 students), and Boeckman Creek Primary School (488 students). See the West Linn-Wilsonville Sd 3j district page for the complete list.
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