Grant High School is a public high school in the Grant Park neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, United States. Grant serves inner and central Northeast Portland and southeastern North Portland. It is the largest high school in the Portland Public School District.
Serving 2,149 students in grades 9-12, Grant High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Graduation Rate: 93% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant High School serves the east part of Portland, OR, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 5 square miles, where most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is about 1.2 miles, with the furthest point being 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant 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
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grant High School's student population of 2,149 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 106 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,149 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
106 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
School Calendar
School Rankings
Grant 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 Grant 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
#168 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
14%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
93%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and grey
School Mascot
Generals
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant High School's ranking?
Grant High School is ranked #168 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Grant High School often compared to?
Grant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School, Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant High School?
The graduation rate of Grant High School is 93%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Grant High School?
2,149 students attend Grant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Grant High School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Grant High School?
Grant High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant High School offer ?
Grant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grant High School part of?
Grant High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant High School located?
Grant High School is located in the Grant Park neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Grant Park.
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