Best North Portland Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,969 students in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland, OR.
The neighborhood of North Portland, 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 North Portland, Portland, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, 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 71% 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 North Portland, Portland, OR (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6941 N Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland, OR include Roosevelt High School and Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland?
the neighborhood of North Portland, Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

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