Klamath Union High School is a public high school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States.
Serving 671 students in grades 9-12, Klamath Union 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 671 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Klamath Union High School's student population of 671 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
671 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Motto
Every student, every day, whatever it takes!
School Rankings
Klamath Union High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Klamath Union High School is 0.62, which is more 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
#808 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
55%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
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: Pelican
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Klamath Union High School's ranking?
Klamath Union High School is ranked #808 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Klamath Union High School often compared to?
Klamath Union High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mazama High School, Henley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Klamath Union High School?
The graduation rate of Klamath Union High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Klamath Union High School?
671 students attend Klamath Union High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Klamath Union High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Klamath Union High School?
Klamath Union High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Klamath Union High School offer ?
Klamath Union High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Klamath Union High School part of?
Klamath Union High School is part of Klamath Falls City Schools.
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