Cleveland High School is a public high school in inner southeast Portland, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Portland Public Schools district. Its attendance boundary covers much of the western part of Southeast Portland.
Serving 1,472 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (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 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cleveland High School's student population of 1,472 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1916
Colors
Yellow, Kelly green
School Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 1196 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
67%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland High School's ranking?
Cleveland High School is ranked #64 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Cleveland High School often compared to?
Cleveland High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin High School, Grant 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 31% OR state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cleveland High School?
The graduation rate of Cleveland High School is 94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Cleveland High School?
1,472 students attend Cleveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Cleveland High School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland High School?
Cleveland High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cleveland High School offer ?
Cleveland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cleveland High School part of?
Cleveland High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Cleveland High School located?
Cleveland High School is located in the Hosford Abernethy neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Hosford Abernethy.
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