- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Klamath Falls, OR
Klamath Union High School
Federal NCES profile for Klamath Union High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410708000512
👥 S:T ratio 4
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Klamath Union High School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Klamath Falls · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 89.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Klamath Union High School has class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Klamath Union High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Klamath Falls, OR.
School address
District: Klamath Falls City Schools · Oregon
NCES ID 410708000512 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Klamath Union High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 410708000512 · Klamath Falls, OR High · MID · TRAD
671 enr · 24:1 · 89.1% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Ponderosa Middle School (561 students)
Klamath Union High School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.6 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Klamath Union High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Klamath Union High School
671 students
- Ponderosa Midd
Ponderosa Middle School
561 students
- Roosevelt Elem
Roosevelt Elementary School
344 students
- Mills Elementa
Mills Elementary School
299 students
- Joseph Conger
Joseph Conger Elementary School
269 students
- Pelican Elemen 257
Pelican Elementary School
257 students
What this shows Klamath Union High School reports 671 students on the CCD universe file.
How Klamath Union High School compares
Klamath Union High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24:1 | ▲ 36% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.1% | ▲ 69% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 671 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
671
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
24:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 93% in Oregon - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
48.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,678
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 112 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 55.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 11.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.1%
Asian 1.4%
African American 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 55.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.2, Klamath Union High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Klamath Falls City Schools reports $16,678 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Klamath Union High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponderosa Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mills Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph Conger Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pelican Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Klamath Union High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 269
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 257
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar high schools in Klamath Falls
4 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Henley High School
Standard public school
720 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Mazama High School
Standard public school
690 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Klamath Learning Center
Alternative education program
180 students 45:1 students per teacher
Eagleridge High School
Standard public school
74 students 6.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~671 students)
Frequently asked questions about Klamath Union High School
How many students attend Klamath Union High School?
Klamath Union High School has 671 students enrolled. It is a high school in Klamath Falls, OR. CCD year-over-year: 645 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Klamath Union High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Klamath Union High School is 24:1, which is 36% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 53% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Klamath Union High School?
89.1% of students at Klamath Union High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Klamath Union High School?
The largest demographic group at Klamath Union High School is White at 55.3% of enrollment, in Klamath Falls, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Klamath Union High School?
Klamath Union High School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Klamath Union High School rank among high schools in Klamath Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Klamath Union High School ranks #2 of 5 high schools in Klamath Falls, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Klamath Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Klamath Falls City Schools?
Besides Klamath Union High School, Klamath Falls City Schools also operates Ponderosa Middle School (561 students), Roosevelt Elementary School (344 students), and Mills Elementary School (299 students). See the Klamath Falls City Schools district page for the complete list.