Serving 142 students in grades 9-12, Knappa High School 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 142 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knappa High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Knappa High School's student population of 142 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
142 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knappa High School 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 Knappa High School is 0.29, 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
#886 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
25%
Black
n/a
3%
White
84%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knappa High School's ranking?
Knappa High School is ranked #886 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Knappa High School often compared to?
Knappa High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Astoria Senior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Knappa High School?
The graduation rate of Knappa High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Knappa High School?
142 students attend Knappa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Knappa High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knappa High School?
Knappa High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Knappa High School offer ?
Knappa High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Knappa High School part of?
Knappa High School is part of Knappa SD 4 School District.
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