For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 5,974 students in Gresham, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gresham, OR are Sam Barlow High School, Springwater Trail High School and Centennial High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gresham, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Gresham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Gresham, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sam Barlow High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gresham, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Barlow High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5105 Se 302nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 258-4850
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 258-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,638 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Springwater Trail High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4600
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Centennial High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Gresham High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Main Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 674-5500
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 674-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Advanced Learning
Charter School
1484 Nw Civic Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4978
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4978
Gr: 11-12 | 1 student
Gresham, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
876 Ne 8th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Gr: 7-12
330 W Powell Blvd
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-0144
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 661-0144
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gresham, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gresham, OR include Sam Barlow High School, Springwater Trail High School and Centennial High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gresham?
6 public high schools are located in Gresham.
What is the racial composition of students in Gresham?
Gresham public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gresham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gresham include: Springwater Trail High School vs. Sam Barlow High School, Sam Barlow High School vs. Gresham High School, Gresham High School vs. Sam Barlow High School
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