Knappa High School is a public high school near Knappa, Oregon, United States. The school is located on Old Highway 30, 12 miles east of Astoria and 90 miles from Portland, between Svensen and Knappa. The Knappa School District serves the unincorporated communities of Knappa, Svensen, Burnside and Brownsmead.
Serving 131 students in grades 9-12, Knappa 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Knappa High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Astoria, OR, encompassing approximately 99.8 square miles. Families typically drive 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knappa High School's student population of 131 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Knappa 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 Knappa High School is 0.25, 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
#954 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
86%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)48.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Logger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knappa High School's ranking?
Knappa High School is ranked #954 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Knappa High School often compared to?
Knappa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Astoria Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knappa High School?
The graduation rate of Knappa High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Knappa High School?
131 students attend Knappa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Knappa High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Knappa High School?
Knappa High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Knappa High School offer ?
Knappa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Knappa High School part of?
Knappa High School is part of Knappa SD 4 School District.
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