Lost River High School

www.kcsd.k12.or.us

242 Students

High School 7th - 12th

School Overview

Lost River High School, located in the rural community of Merrill, Oregon, serves as a key educational institution within the Klamath County School District. Situated along Highway 50, the school functions as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural region, providing comprehensive secondary education to students in the area. Its placement within the district reflects a commitment to serving small-town populations, fostering a close-knit environment where students can engage with both academic curriculum and extracurricular activities.

As part of the Klamath County School District, Lost River High School emphasizes college and career readiness while maintaining a connection to the local community's unique identity. The school utilizes the district’s broader resources and educational standards to support student success, aiming to prepare graduates for a variety of future pathways. For those seeking further information on specific school policies, academic calendars, or administrative details, the district’s official website provides a central hub for community communication and operational updates.

242

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lost River High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	127
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
127 (52.5%)
White
108 (44.6%)
Two or More
6 (2.5%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Klamath County SD
Phone:	(541)798-5666
Website:	http://www.kcsd.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	7th - 12th
Total Students:	242
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	222
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 39

Grade 8 42

Grade 9 39

Grade 10 36

Grade 11 47

Grade 12 39