Enrollment
671
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
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 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410708000512
👥 S:T ratio 4
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 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 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #2 of 5
- high schools in Klamath Falls · Resource Index
- 32
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
89.1%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+69% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Klamath Union High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Klamath Union High School
Klamath Union High School is a high-poverty, large high school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, enrolling 671 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24:1 is larger than about 93% of Oregon schools and 36% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 89.1% of students qualify for free meals, 69% above the Oregon average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 671 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #11.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 112 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 48.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.1% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Klamath Falls's high schools, it stands alongside Henley High School (720 students): Klamath Union High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (24:1 vs 21.2:1).
Klamath Falls City Schools also operates Ponderosa Middle School (561 students) and Roosevelt Elementary School (344 students) alongside Klamath Union High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Klamath Union High School compares
Klamath Union High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,820
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klamath Falls City Schools, which includes Klamath Union High School.
$15,820
Per student
-13%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.0%
State 57.9%
Federal 19.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~671 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~24:1)
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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.
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 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Klamath Union High School a good school?
Klamath Union High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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