- Enrollment
- 293
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Astoria, OR
Knappa High School
Federal NCES profile for Knappa High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410004000179
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 74
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knappa High School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Astoria · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Knappa High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knappa High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Astoria, OR.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Knappa High School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 410004000179 · Astoria, OR High · SMALL · TRAD
131 enr · 10.9:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Hilda Lahti Elementary School (293 students)
Knappa High School held near 139 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
How Knappa High School compares
Knappa 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 | 10.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 48% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 131 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
131
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 48% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 7% in Oregon - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
67.9%
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
$20,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 131 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.3%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.5, Knappa High School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Knappa Sd 4 reports $20,419 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knappa High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Lahti Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knappa High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar high schools in Astoria
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
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 (~131 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Knappa High School
How many students attend Knappa High School?
Knappa High School has 131 students enrolled. It is a high school in Astoria, OR. CCD year-over-year: 142 (2022-23) → 139 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knappa High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Knappa High School is 10.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Knappa High School?
27.5% of students at Knappa High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knappa High School?
The largest demographic group at Knappa High School is White at 86.3% of enrollment, in Astoria, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knappa High School?
Knappa High School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Knappa High School rank among public schools in Astoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Knappa High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Astoria, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Astoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Knappa Sd 4?
Besides Knappa High School, Knappa Sd 4 also operates Hilda Lahti Elementary School (293 students). See the Knappa Sd 4 district page for the complete list.