For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,788 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Southwest Portland are Riverdale High School and Ida B. Wells-barnett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ida B. Wells-barnett 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1151 Sw Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5280
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland, OR include Riverdale High School and Ida B. Wells-barnett High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
2 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland?
the neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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