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#578 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 47% in state
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School
High School · Klamath County Sd · Gilchrist, OR
A Klamath County Sd high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 668, Gilchrist, OR 97737
- Math 16% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gilchrist Junior/senior High School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gilchrist Junior/senior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated964/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,083
Median home value
$269,400
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
75.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97737; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Klamath County SD
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonanza Junior/senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 7–12 | Not available | 256 | Compare → |
| Chiloquin High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–12 | Not available | 177 | Compare → |
| Henley High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 697 | Compare → |
| Lost River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 7–12 | Not available | 240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Klamath County Sd
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #12 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,812NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School is listed in Klamath County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gilchrist Junior/senior High School
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School is a public high school in Gilchrist, OR, part of Klamath County Sd, serving approximately 109 students in grades 7th-12th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #578 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gilchrist Junior/senior High School
What grades does Gilchrist Junior/senior High School serve?
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Gilchrist Junior/senior High School?
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilchrist Junior/senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilchrist Junior/senior High School is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gilchrist Junior/senior High School rank in OR?
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School ranks #578 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gilchrist Junior/senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gilchrist Junior/senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gilchrist Junior/senior High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gilchrist Junior/senior High School a charter school?
No, Gilchrist Junior/senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gilchrist Junior/senior High School a Title I school?
No, Gilchrist Junior/senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gilchrist Junior/senior High School?
74.3% of students at Gilchrist Junior/senior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 109
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Klamath County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (541) 433-2295
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 97737)
- 525
- Area median age
- 46.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97737; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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