For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,276 students in the neighborhood of Lents, Portland, OR.
The neighborhood of Lents, Portland, OR public high schools have a diversity score of 0.76, which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 0.58.
the neighborhood of Lents, Portland, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benson Polytechnic High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 the neighborhood of Lents, Portland, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Benson Polytechnic High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2735 Ne 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-5220
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-5220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lents, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Lents, Portland, OR include Benson Polytechnic High School and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lents, Portland?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Lents, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lents, Portland?
the neighborhood of Lents, Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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