Lake Oswego High School is a public high school in Lake Oswego, Oregon, United States. It is part of the Lake Oswego School District.
Serving 1,282 students in grades 9-12, Lake Oswego High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 95% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Oswego Senior High School serves the northern part of Lake Oswego, OR, covering an area of approximately 6.8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Oswego 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
Lake Oswego High School's student population of 1,282 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
69 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1950
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lake Oswego 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 Lake Oswego High School is 0.58, 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
#119 out of 1174 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
14%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
62%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
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
95%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.6%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Navy Blue
School Mascot
Pilot Joe
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Oswego High School's ranking?
Lake Oswego High School is ranked #119 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Lake Oswego High School often compared to?
Lake Oswego High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeridge High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Lake Oswego High School?
The graduation rate of Lake Oswego High School is 95%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Lake Oswego High School?
1,282 students attend Lake Oswego High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Lake Oswego High School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Oswego High School?
Lake Oswego High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Oswego High School offer ?
Lake Oswego High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Oswego High School part of?
Lake Oswego High School is part of Lake Oswego SD 7j School District.
In what neighborhood is Lake Oswego High School located?
Lake Oswego High School is located in the Forest Highlands neighborhood of Lake Oswego, OR.
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