Kalapuya High School is a public high school in Eugene, Oregon, United States. It was established in an innovative model to provide an alternative to students who were not succeeding in a traditional high school environment, usually drawing from Willamette High School.
Serving 102 students in grades 9-12, Kalapuya 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 <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 102 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: 40-49% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kalapuya High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Kalapuya High School's student population of 102 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
102 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kalapuya 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
56%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
40-49%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kalapuya High School often compared to?
Kalapuya High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kalapuya High School?
The graduation rate of Kalapuya High School is 40-49%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Kalapuya High School?
102 students attend Kalapuya High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Kalapuya High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kalapuya High School?
Kalapuya High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kalapuya High School offer ?
Kalapuya High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Kalapuya High School part of?
Kalapuya High School is part of Bethel SD 52 School District.
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