Serving 305 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Falcon Heights 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 40-44% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falcon Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Falcon Heights's student population of 305 students has grown by 263% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 180% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
305 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falcon Heights ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falcon Heights is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1161 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
14%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
69%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-44%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falcon Heights's ranking?
Falcon Heights is ranked #1161 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falcon Heights?
The graduation rate of Falcon Heights is 40-44%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Falcon Heights?
305 students attend Falcon Heights.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Falcon Heights students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falcon Heights?
Falcon Heights has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falcon Heights offer ?
Falcon Heights offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Falcon Heights part of?
Falcon Heights is part of Klamath County School District.
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