Falcon Heights

Falcon Heights is an alternative school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, on Highway 39. Serving students from kindergarten through twelfth grade, Falcon Heights has a total enrollment of 298 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 24.8:1 with twelve full-time equivalent teachers. The school's rural setting provides a unique environment near the town of Klamath Falls.

Falcon Heights focuses on providing an alternative educational experience tailored to meet diverse learning needs, though its academic performance currently places it in the lower percentile among Oregon schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and state ranking at #1111 out of 1231 schools, there is room for improvement in terms of student proficiency levels in both ELA/Reading (18%) and Math (12%). However, the school continues to strive for academic growth while offering a supportive learning environment.

Falcon Heights is situated in a rural area that provides students with opportunities beyond traditional classroom settings.

While current test scores at Falcon Heights are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Falcon Heights is 24.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.

Located in a rural area, Falcon Heights may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.