Knappa High School is a public high school near Knappa, Oregon, United States. The school is located on Old Highway 30, 12 miles east of Astoria and 90 miles from Portland, between Svensen and Knappa. The Knappa School District serves the unincorporated communities of Knappa, Svensen, Burnside and Brownsmead.
Serving 139 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% (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 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (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 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
139 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Knappa High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knappa High School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#954 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
87%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Logger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knappa High School's ranking?
Knappa High School is ranked #954 out of 1,174 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% 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?
139 students attend Knappa High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Knappa High School students are White, 7% 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 13:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Knappa High School part of?
Knappa High School is part of Knappa SD 4 School District.
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