Serving 193 students in grades 9-12, Alliance 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). 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 8:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 193 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: 30-34% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alliance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Alliance High School's student population of 193 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
193 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Alliance High School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
25%
25%
Black
14%
3%
White
44%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-34%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Alliance High School often compared to?
Alliance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helensview High School, Creekside Community High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% 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 Alliance High School?
The graduation rate of Alliance High School is 30-34%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Alliance High School?
193 students attend Alliance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Alliance High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alliance High School?
Alliance High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alliance High School offer ?
Alliance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alliance High School part of?
Alliance High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Alliance High School located?
Alliance High School is located in the Concordia neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Concordia.
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