At a glance
Reported students
258
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
28.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon high enrollment
43rd percentile
Compared with 267 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
354
Willamette Leadership Academy: 258 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
28.7:1 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
- 203
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Willamette Leadership Academy
Willamette Leadership Academy is a public high school serving grades 06–12 in Springfield. It is one of 21 current school records connected to Springfield SD 19. NCES reports 258 students for 2024–25.
Among 267 high schools in Oregon with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 342 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 43rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 28.7:1, above 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 (70.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (20.2%). English learners represent 3.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Willamette Leadership Academy
- 1How do the reported 28.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 9 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 0 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
- 3.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70.9%
- Hispanic20.2%
- Black0.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.4%
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
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Springfield SD 19
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Academy of Arts and Academics
High · Grades 09–12
231 reported students
Gateways High School
High · Grades 09–12
101 reported students
Thurston High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,215 reported students
Springfield High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,229 reported students
Maple Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
257 reported students
Elizabeth Page Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
291 reported students
Public schools near Willamette Leadership Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twin Rivers Charter School High · Charter · Eugene SD 4J | 08–12 | 55 | 3.3 mi |
| Academy of Arts and Academics High · Springfield SD 19 | 09–12 | 231 | 3.6 mi |
| Gateways High School High · Springfield SD 19 | 09–12 | 101 | 3.8 mi |
| Springfield High School High · Springfield SD 19 | 09–12 | 1,229 | 4.1 mi |
| Network Charter School High · Charter · Eugene SD 4J | 07–12 | 119 | 4.9 mi |
| South Eugene High School High · Eugene SD 4J | 09–12 | 1,499 | 4.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Willamette Leadership Academy
What grades does Willamette Leadership Academy serve?
Willamette Leadership Academy reports grades 06–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Springfield SD 19.
How many students attend Willamette Leadership Academy?
Willamette Leadership Academy reported 258 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 43rd percentile among 267 Oregon high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 203 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Willamette Leadership Academy?
The calculated ratio is 28.7:1, based on 258 students and 9 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 Willamette Leadership Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Willamette Leadership Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Willamette Leadership Academy in?
Willamette Leadership Academy is part of Springfield SD 19, based in Springfield, OR, which operates 21 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Willamette Leadership Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Twin Rivers Charter School (3.3 mi), Academy of Arts and Academics (3.6 mi), Gateways High School (3.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.