Mazama High School is a public high school in Altamont, Oregon, United States, near Klamath Falls.
Serving 692 students in grades 9-12, Mazama High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 692 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mazama High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Mazama High School's student population of 692 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Colors
White, Grey
School Rankings
Mazama High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mazama High School is 0.58, 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
#201 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
6%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
26%
26%
Black
1%
3%
White
59%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Viking
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mazama High School's ranking?
Mazama High School is ranked #201 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Mazama High School often compared to?
Mazama High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Klamath Union High School, Henley High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mazama High School?
The graduation rate of Mazama High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Mazama High School?
692 students attend Mazama High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Mazama High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mazama High School?
Mazama High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mazama High School offer ?
Mazama High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mazama High School part of?
Mazama High School is part of Klamath County School District.
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