Serving 60 students in grades 9-12, Falls City High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
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 ≥50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Falls City High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Falls City High School's student population of 60 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
School Motto
Home of the Mountaineers
School Mascot
Mountaineers
School Rankings
Falls City High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falls City High School is 0.17, 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
#251 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
26%
Black
n/a
3%
White
91%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
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: Mountaineers
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falls City High School's ranking?
Falls City High School is ranked #251 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Falls City High School often compared to?
Falls City High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central High School, Dallas 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 ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falls City High School?
The graduation rate of Falls City High School is 50%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Falls City High School?
60 students attend Falls City High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Falls City High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falls City High School?
Falls City High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Falls City High School offer ?
Falls City High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Falls City High School part of?
Falls City High School is part of Falls City SD 57 School District.
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