Excellent
#99 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 8% in state
Lost River High School
High School · Klamath County Sd · Merrill, OR
A Klamath County Sd high school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
23330 Hwy 50, Merrill, OR 97633
- Math 35% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Lost River High School score 47% proficient, which is above 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 12 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
75.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Lost River 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated964/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$61,094
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
61.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97633; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pedro Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–11 | 4.5 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Tulelake HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 7–12 | 4.8 mi | 186 | 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 → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #3 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
Lost River High School is listed in Klamath County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lost River High School
Lost River High School is a public high school in Merrill, OR, part of Klamath County Sd, serving approximately 240 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lost River High School
What grades does Lost River High School serve?
Lost River High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Lost River High School?
Lost River High School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lost River High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lost River High School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lost River High School rank in OR?
Lost River High School ranks #99 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Lost River High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lost River High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Lost River High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lost River High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Lost River High School a charter school?
No, Lost River High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lost River High School a Title I school?
No, Lost River High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lost River High School?
75.4% of students at Lost River 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
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Klamath County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.9%
- Phone
- (541) 798-5666
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 97633)
- 1,456
- Area median age
- 27.2
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 97633; 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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