Serving 849 students in grades 9-12, Milwaukie 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 top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 82% (Top 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milwaukie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Milwaukie High School's student population of 849 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Milwaukie High School is 0.65, which is more 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)15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)55-59%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
33%
25%
Black
4%
2%
White
49%
60%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
82%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Milwaukie High School often compared to?
Milwaukie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ida B. Wells-barnett High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milwaukie High School?
The graduation rate of Milwaukie High School is 82%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Milwaukie High School?
849 students attend Milwaukie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Milwaukie High School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwaukie High School?
Milwaukie High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Milwaukie High School offer ?
Milwaukie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Milwaukie High School part of?
Milwaukie High School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
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