Enrollment
690
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Klamath Falls, OR
Mazama High School
Federal NCES profile for Mazama High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 410702000513
👥 S:T ratio 27
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mazama High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 5
- high schools in Klamath Falls · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mazama High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mazama High School ranks #3 of 5 high schools in Klamath Falls, OR.
School address
District: Klamath County Sd · Oregon
NCES ID 410702000513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.9%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mazama High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mazama High School
Mazama High School is a higher-need, large high school in Klamath Falls, Oregon, enrolling 690 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 690 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 165 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #58.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 56/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 345 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Klamath County Sd spends $14,025 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Klamath Falls's high schools, it stands alongside Henley High School (720 students): Mazama High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.2:1 vs 21.2:1).
Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students) and Peterson Elementary School (573 students) alongside Mazama 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 Mazama High School compares
Mazama 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oregon - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.4%
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
$14,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 345 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 61.1%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 6.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.8%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 61.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.5, Mazama High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Klamath County Sd, which includes Mazama High School.
$14,025
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.1%
State 63.0%
Federal 14.8%
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 Mazama High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henley High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peterson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ferguson Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shasta Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henley Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mazama High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 524
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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
Klamath Union High School
Standard public school
671 students 24:1 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 (~690 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mazama High School
How many students attend Mazama High School?
Mazama High School has 690 students enrolled. It is a high school in Klamath Falls, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mazama High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mazama High School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mazama High School?
71.9% of students at Mazama High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mazama High School?
The largest demographic group at Mazama High School is White at 61.1% of enrollment, in Klamath Falls, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mazama High School?
Mazama High School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mazama High School rank among high schools in Klamath Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Mazama High School ranks #3 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 Mazama High School a good school?
Mazama High School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. 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 County Sd?
Besides Mazama High School, Klamath County Sd also operates Henley High School (720 students), Peterson Elementary School (573 students), and Ferguson Elementary School (524 students). See the Klamath County Sd district page for the complete list.
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