Enrollment
1,455
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410204000623
👥 S:T ratio 21
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 26/100 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
- 26
- 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
Teachers (FTE)
74.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.7:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Willamette High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Willamette High School
Willamette High School is a large high school in Eugene, Oregon, enrolling 1,455 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.9% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 97% of state schools at 1,455 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 37 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 58/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 364 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Eugene's high schools, it stands alongside South Eugene High School (1,499 students): Willamette High School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Bethel Sd 52 also operates Meadow View School (672 students) and Prairie Mountain School (590 students) alongside Willamette 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 Willamette High School compares
Willamette 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,041
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bethel Sd 52, which includes Willamette High School.
$15,041
Per student
-17%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.9%
State 53.6%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
1,499 students
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
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 (~1,455 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.7:1)
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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.
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 26/100 (lower 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 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.
Is Willamette High School a good school?
Willamette High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon. 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 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.
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