At a glance
Reported students
640
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
19.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon high enrollment
62nd percentile
Compared with 267 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
Cottage Grove High School: 640 reported students.
State peer staffing position
58th percentile
19.4:1 reported; state peer median 18.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 714
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36.45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 19.6:1
What the reported data says about Cottage Grove High School
Cottage Grove High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Cottage Grove. It is one of 9 current school records connected to South Lane SD 45J3. NCES reports 640 students for 2024–25.
Among 267 high schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 342 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 62nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.4:1, close to the Oregon median of 18.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (75.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (16.6%). English learners represent 2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Cottage Grove High School
- 1How do the reported 19.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.8%
- Hispanic16.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
AP student enrollment
Students enrolled
5 distinct courses reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in South Lane SD 45J3
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Al Kennedy High School
High · Grades 09–12
62 reported students
Lincoln Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
455 reported students
Harrison Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
450 reported students
Bohemia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
443 reported students
Academy for Character Education
Other · Grades KG–12
354 reported students
Childs Way Charter School
Other · Grades KG–12
121 reported students
Public schools near Cottage Grove High School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Middle School Middle · South Lane SD 45J3 | 06–08 | 455 | 0.3 mi |
| Bohemia Elementary School Elementary · South Lane SD 45J3 | KG–05 | 443 | 0.6 mi |
| Harrison Elementary School Elementary · South Lane SD 45J3 | KG–05 | 450 | 0.6 mi |
| Academy for Character Education Other · Charter · South Lane SD 45J3 | KG–12 | 354 | 0.7 mi |
| Al Kennedy High School High · South Lane SD 45J3 | 09–12 | 62 | 3.8 mi |
| Creswell High School High · Creswell SD 40 | 09–12 | 342 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cottage Grove High School
What grades does Cottage Grove High School serve?
Cottage Grove High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in South Lane SD 45J3.
How many students attend Cottage Grove High School?
Cottage Grove High School reported 640 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 62nd percentile among 267 Oregon high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 714 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cottage Grove High School?
The calculated ratio is 19.4:1, based on 640 students and 33 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Oregon median for the same school level is 18.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Cottage Grove High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cottage Grove High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on South Lane SD 45J3 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cottage Grove High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cottage Grove High School in?
Cottage Grove High School is part of South Lane SD 45J3, based in Cottage Grove, OR, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cottage Grove High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lincoln Middle School (0.3 mi), Bohemia Elementary School (0.6 mi), Harrison Elementary School (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.