Enrollment
2,423
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 410192000554
Westview High School — Portland, OR
Federal NCES profile for Westview High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 10
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Beaverton Sd 48j · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
108.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.7%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westview High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Westview High School reports 2,423 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 108.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 24% above the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 42% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 24.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% below the Oregon average and 52% below the national baseline. The school offers 9 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 346 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 40.3% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Beaverton Sd 48j spends $17,283 per pupil district-wide, below the Oregon average of $22,293 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 42.2% from local sources (property taxes), 49.0% from the state, and 8.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Westview High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 57% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 2,423 | top 100% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% below the Oregon average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
— 24% above state mean
Top 91% in Oregon — lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
40.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,283
per pupil, district-wide
— below Oregon avg of $22,293
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 346 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 2,423 Top 100% in Oregon — larger than 0% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 108.0
Students per teacher 22.6:1 +24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 24.7% -57% vs state
NCES ID 410192000554
Student demographics
White 35.2%
Asian 31.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.0%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 35.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 9
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 7.0
Students per counselor 346:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 40.3%
In-school suspensions 19
Out-of-school suspensions 60
Expulsions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Beaverton Sd 48j, which includes Westview High School.
$17,283
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 42.2%
State 49.0%
Federal 8.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,812
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,741
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 1,436
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Westview High School
How many students attend Westview High School?
Westview High School has 2,423 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westview High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westview High School is 22.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 42% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westview High School?
24.7% of students at Westview High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westview High School?
The largest demographic group at Westview High School is White at 35.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westview High School?
Westview High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.