Altamont’s public schools outscore 56% of Oregon districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Altamont, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 90% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Altamont’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 157 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Altamont’s, its schools beat 64%, higher than their 56% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 28% in math, against 44% and 31% statewide; 90% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
80% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,254 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Brixner Junior High School, then Mazama High School. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
New Horizon Christian School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Altamont’s grade
B: better than 56% of Oregon school districts, #75 of 142 Oregon towns. Both inputs trail the Oregon average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Altamont, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Altamont
Brixner Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 396 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Klamath Falls
8th grade in Altamont
Brixner Junior High School
Grades 7–8 · 396 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Klamath Falls
9th grade in Altamont
Mazama High School
Grades 9–12 · 690 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Klamath Falls
10th grade in Altamont
Mazama High School
Grades 9–12 · 690 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Klamath Falls
Altamont’s public schools are run by Klamath County School District, which also serves Bonanza, Chiloquin, Klamath Falls and Malin and others. Parts of Altamont (9% of its land) are served by Klamath Falls City Schools instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Altamont vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Altamont’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Altamont | B | Klamath County |
| Klamath Falls | C+ | Klamath Falls City Schools K–12 · Klamath County K–12 |
Every school in Altamont
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Altamont’s schools
Are Altamont’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Oregon: the public schools Altamont children attend outscore 56% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade, #75 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 64%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Altamont in?
Klamath County School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,774 students in 21 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Altamont are served by Klamath Falls City Schools.
Where do Altamont kids go to high school?
Mazama High School in Klamath Falls, with 690 students; its own test results earn a C−.
What is Altamont’s graduation rate?
80% of the class of 2023 in Klamath County School District graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Altamont spend per student?
$16,254 in Klamath County School District (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Altamont?
Yes: New Horizon Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 126 students).
Parents talk
What Altamont families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Altamont → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.