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David Douglas High School vs. Centennial High School

Should you attend David Douglas High School or Centennial High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
David Douglas High School
1001 Se 135th Ave
Portland, OR 97233
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Centennial High School
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

David Douglas High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Centennial High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 2,810 students in grades 9-12, David Douglas High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 1,731 students in grades 9-12, Centennial High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,810 students
1,731 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at David Douglas High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centennial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at David Douglas High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centennial High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
137 teachers
67 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at David Douglas High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centennial High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at David Douglas High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the David Douglas School District 40 and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centennial High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Centennial School District 28j and the state of Oregon, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#701 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
#1035 out of 1174 schools in OR
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of David Douglas High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centennial High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
9%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David Douglas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the David Douglas School District 40 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Centennial School District 28j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
52%
(Top 30% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at David Douglas High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the David Douglas School District 40 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Centennial School District 28j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
39%
(Top 30% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in OR)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centennial High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Centennial School District 28j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
73%
(Bottom 50% in OR)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of David Douglas High School with the average graduation rate observed in the David Douglas School District 40 and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Centennial High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Centennial School District 28j and Oregon public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of David Douglas High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Centennial High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
669
426
Grade 10 Students
679
486
Grade 11 Students
689
411
Grade 12 Students
773
408

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at David Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the David Douglas School District 40 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Centennial School District 28j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
16%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at David Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the David Douglas School District 40 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Centennial School District 28j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
32%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at David Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the David Douglas School District 40 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Centennial School District 28j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at David Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the David Douglas School District 40 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Centennial School District 28j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
29%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at David Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the David Douglas School District 40 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Centennial School District 28j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at David Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the David Douglas School District 40 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Centennial School District 28j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at David Douglas High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the David Douglas School District 40 and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centennial High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Centennial School District 28j and in Oregon, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.75
This chart showcases the diversity score of David Douglas High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the David Douglas School District 40 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Centennial School District 28j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
61%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at David Douglas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the David Douglas School District 40 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Centennial School District 28j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
(21-22 School Year Data)
11%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at David Douglas High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the David Douglas School District 40 and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centennial High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Centennial School District 28j and Oregon, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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