At a glance
Reported students
752
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
40.75
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
09–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Oregon high enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 267 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
277
Sweet Home High School: 752 reported students.
State peer staffing position
53rd percentile
18.5:1 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
- 717
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.8:1
What the reported data says about Sweet Home High School
Sweet Home High School is a public high school serving grades 09–12 in Sweet Home. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Sweet Home SD 55. NCES reports 752 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 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.5:1, 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 (81.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 20.6%. 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 2 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Sweet Home High School
- 1How do the reported 18.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 40.75 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
- Students with disabilities
- 20.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.16
- 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
- White81.1%
- Hispanic9.2%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.8%
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
2 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 Sweet Home SD 55
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sweet Home Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
358 reported students
Oak Heights Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
303 reported students
Foster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
277 reported students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
260 reported students
Holley Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
157 reported students
Sweet Home Charter School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
142 reported students
Public schools near Sweet Home 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweet Home Junior High School Middle · Sweet Home SD 55 | 07–08 | 358 | 0.4 mi |
| Oak Heights Elementary School Elementary · Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 303 | 0.7 mi |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Elementary · Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 260 | 0.9 mi |
| Foster Elementary School Elementary · Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 277 | 2.8 mi |
| Holley Elementary School Elementary · Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 157 | 3.9 mi |
| Sweet Home Charter School Elementary · Charter · Sweet Home SD 55 | KG–06 | 142 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Sweet Home High School
What grades does Sweet Home High School serve?
Sweet Home High School reports grades 09–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a high school in Sweet Home SD 55.
How many students attend Sweet Home High School?
Sweet Home High School reported 752 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 267 Oregon high schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 717 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Sweet Home High School?
The calculated ratio is 18.5:1, based on 752 students and 40.75 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 Sweet Home High School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Sweet Home High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Sweet Home SD 55 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Sweet Home High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.7% 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 Sweet Home High School in?
Sweet Home High School is part of Sweet Home SD 55, based in Sweet Home, OR, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Sweet Home High School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sweet Home Junior High School (0.4 mi), Oak Heights Elementary School (0.7 mi), Hawthorne Elementary School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.