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 1,421 students in grades 9-12, Cleveland High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (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 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,421 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Cleveland High School serves the southeast part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 12.8 square miles. Most students live within a short 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 3.9 miles at its furthest point.
- 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
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Cleveland High School's student population of 1,421 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,421 students
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Year Founded
1916
School Rankings
Cleveland High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland High School is 0.52, 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
#148 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
9%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
68%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)47.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Yellow, Kelly green
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cleveland High School's ranking?
Cleveland High School is ranked #148 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
40-44% 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?
1,421 students attend Cleveland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Cleveland High School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 3% 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 20:1, 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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