- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Eugene, OR
Willamette High School
Federal NCES profile for Willamette High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410204000623
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Willamette High School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #6 of 7
- high schools in Eugene · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.7:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Willamette High School has class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Willamette High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Eugene, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Willamette High School held near 1,474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 77.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-42 students YoY 410204000623 · Eugene, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,455 enr · 19.7:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Meadow View School (672 students)
Willamette High School held near 1,474 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-42 headcount). Teacher FTE added 74.0 → 77.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Willamette High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Willamette High School
1,455 students
- Meadow View Sc
Meadow View School
672 students
- Prairie Mounta
Prairie Mountain School
590 students
- Fairfield Elem 381
Fairfield Elementary School
381 students
- Cascade Middle 375
Cascade Middle School
375 students
- Shasta Middle 345
Shasta Middle School
345 students
What this shows Willamette High School reports 1,455 students on the CCD universe file.
How Willamette High School compares
Willamette 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 | 19.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 40% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,455 | top 3% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.7:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,455
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
19.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Oregon - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
42.3%
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
$16,289
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 364 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 29.0%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Willamette High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bethel Sd 52 reports $16,289 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Willamette High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow View School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prairie Mountain School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairfield Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cascade Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shasta Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Willamette High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 345
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high schools in Eugene
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
South Eugene High School
Standard public school
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Sheldon High School
Standard public school
1,462 students
North Eugene High School
Standard public school
1,079 students
Churchill High School
Standard public school
1,031 students
Kalapuya High School
Alternative education program
108 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Eugene Education Options
Alternative education program
74 students 37:1 students per teacher
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 (~1,455 students)
Frequently asked questions about Willamette High School
How many students attend Willamette High School?
Willamette High School has 1,455 students enrolled. It is a high school in Eugene, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,516 (2022-23) → 1,474 (2023-24), nearly flat (-42).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willamette High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Willamette High School is 19.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Willamette High School?
31.9% of students at Willamette High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Willamette High School?
The largest demographic group at Willamette High School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Eugene, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Willamette High School?
Willamette High School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Willamette High School rank among high schools in Eugene?
By Resource Investment Index, Willamette High School ranks #6 of 7 high schools in Eugene, 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 Eugene on the city page.
What other schools are in Bethel Sd 52?
Besides Willamette High School, Bethel Sd 52 also operates Meadow View School (672 students), Prairie Mountain School (590 students), and Fairfield Elementary School (381 students). See the Bethel Sd 52 district page for the complete list.