For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 525 students in 97217, OR.
Public high school in zipcode 97217 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%).
Public high school in zipcode 97217 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97217, OR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
97217, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
7650 N Commercial Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
4915 North Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
7528 N Fenwick Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
5420 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 97217, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in 97217, OR include Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 97217?
1 public high schools are located in 97217.
What is the racial composition of students in 97217?
97217 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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