Serving 1,799 students in grades 9-12, Tigard 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,799 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tigard High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tigard High School's student population of 1,799 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 97 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,799 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
97 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Tigard High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tigard High School is 0.63, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#677 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
28%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
54%
59%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tigard High School's ranking?
Tigard High School is ranked #677 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Tigard High School often compared to?
Tigard High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tualatin High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tigard High School?
The graduation rate of Tigard High School is 89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Tigard High School?
1,799 students attend Tigard High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Tigard High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tigard High School?
Tigard High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tigard High School offer ?
Tigard High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tigard High School part of?
Tigard High School is part of Tigard-Tualatin SD 23j School District.
In what neighborhood is Tigard High School located?
Tigard High School is located in the Metzger neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 5 other public schools located in Metzger.
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