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South Medford High School

1551 Cunningham Ave, Medford, OR 97501Medford SD 549C →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 09–12Non-Charter
1,870
Students
Total enrolled
84%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$17,871
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 25% vs nat'l
24.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 58% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 16% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,870 students in grades 09–12 in Medford, Oregon.
25% above average funding
District spends $17,871 per pupil, 25% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

South Medford High School is a very large high in Medford, Oregon, serving grades 09–12 with 1,870 students. The district invests $17,871 per student — 25% above the national average of $14,347, with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at South Medford High School

1,870
Total Students
24.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
85%
Free Lunch
77
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (09–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution980 male · 883 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility85%
National avg 52% · 1,588 students
Student Composition
60%
31%
Asian1%
White60%
Hispanic / Latino31%
Black1%
Multiracial5%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410804000444

Academic Outcomes at South Medford High School

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
84
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
84%
State avg
80%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 42th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97501

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,871Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,871
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,863
Student Support$3,396
Administration$2,145
Operations$2,681
Other$1,787
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,871 spent per student, an estimated $7,917 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
28%
State government
58.6%
Local (property tax)
27.7%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 84% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Above-average funding — $17,871/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
  • 85% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hoover Elementary SchoolGriffin Creek Elementary SchoolLone Pine Elementary SchoolKids Unlimited Academy
+13 more
↓
Middle
Hedrick Middle SchoolMcLoughlin Middle SchoolThe Valley School of Southern Oregon5-6 School at Oakdale
↓
High School
North Medford High SchoolCentral Medford High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location—
CountyJackson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictMedford SD 549C →
Phone: (541)842-3680
NCES ID: 410804000444
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Medford seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Medford SD 549C
High
North Medford High School
1,701 students · 09–12
● 42 opp89% FRL
Other
Logos Charter School
1,146 students · KG–12
● 42 opp
Mid
Hedrick Middle School
996 students · 06–08
● 46 opp73% FRL
Mid
McLoughlin Middle School
915 students · 06–08
● 42 opp74% FRL
Elem
Hoover Elementary School
647 students · KG–06
● 46 opp71% FRL
Elem
Griffin Creek Elementary School
573 students · KG–06
● 42 opp70% FRL
Elem
Lone Pine Elementary School
513 students · KG–06
● 46 opp71% FRL
Elem
Kids Unlimited Academy
513 students · PK–08
● 42 opp79% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1551 Cunningham Ave, Medford, OR 97501
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.