South Albany High School

sahs.albany.k12.or.us

1,481 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

South Albany High School, located in Albany, Oregon, serves as a comprehensive public secondary school within the Greater Albany Public School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for post-secondary success, whether they choose to enter the workforce, enlist in the military, or pursue higher education. The school provides a variety of Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education (CTE) programs, and elective opportunities that cater to a wide array of student interests and career aspirations.

Beyond its academic offerings, South Albany High School places a strong emphasis on student engagement through an active extracurricular culture. The school hosts numerous athletic programs, performing arts groups, and student-led clubs, which encourage students to develop leadership skills, teamwork, and community spirit. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student support services, the school aims to cultivate a positive learning environment where all students are empowered to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

1,481

Total Students

56.9

Full-Time Teachers

26.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Albany High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	890
Hispanic	447
Black	7
Asian	12
Two or More	100
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	3

White
890 (60.4 %)
Hispanic
447 (30.3 %)
Two or More
100 (6.8 %)
American Indian
15 (1.0 %)
Asian
12 (0.8 %)
Black
7 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Greater Albany Public SD 8J
Phone:	(541)967-4522
Website:	http://sahs.albany.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,134
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 446

Grade 10 357

Grade 11 371

Grade 12 307