Gilchrist Junior/Senior High School is a public high school in Gilchrist, Oregon, United States.
Serving 109 students in grades 7-12, Gilchrist Junior/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 109 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School's student population of 109 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
109 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Colors
Green, Gold
School Rankings
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gilchrist Junior/senior High School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1116 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
92%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
2%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Grizzly
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gilchrist Junior/senior High School's ranking?
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School is ranked #1116 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Gilchrist Junior/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Gilchrist Junior/senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Gilchrist Junior/senior High School?
109 students attend Gilchrist Junior/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Gilchrist Junior/senior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gilchrist Junior/senior High School?
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gilchrist Junior/senior High School offer ?
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gilchrist Junior/senior High School part of?
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School is part of Klamath County School District.
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