David Douglas High School

1001 Se 135th Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 2,783 students in grades 9-12, David Douglas High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,783 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 75% (Btm 50% in OR)
  • : 31%
  • : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

David Douglas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

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School Overview

David Douglas High School's student population of 2,783 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 151 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,783 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
151 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of David Douglas High School is 0.77, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (OR)
(18-19)
31%
40%
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(18-19)
69%
54%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
17%
4%
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Hispanic
30%
25%
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Black
12%
2%
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White
31%
60%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
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Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.77
This chart display the diversity score of David Douglas High School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
81%
This chart display graduation rate of David Douglas High School and public school graduation rate of Oregon by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of David Douglas High School?
The graduation rate of David Douglas High School is 75%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend David Douglas High School?
2,783 students attend David Douglas High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of David Douglas High School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Douglas High School?
David Douglas High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does David Douglas High School offer ?
David Douglas High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is David Douglas High School part of?
David Douglas High School is part of David Douglas SD 40 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 2,783 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : 75% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31%
  • : 69%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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