Serving 2,124 students in grades 9-12, Grant High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,124 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grant High School's student population of 2,124 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Grant High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
8%
25%
Black
6%
2%
White
69%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
95%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Grant High School often compared to?
Grant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant High School?
The graduation rate of Grant High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grant High School?
2,124 students attend Grant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Grant High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant High School?
Grant High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant High School offer ?
Grant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grant High School part of?
Grant High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant High School located?
Grant High School is located in the Grant Park neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Grant Park.
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