Serving 1,635 students in grades 9-12, Sam Barlow High School ranks in the top 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 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,635 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sam Barlow High School serves the southeastern part of Gresham, OR, encompassing an area of approximately 39.6 square miles. Families typically enjoy a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 8.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Barlow High School's student population of 1,635 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,635 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Year Founded
1968
School Rankings
Sam Barlow High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Barlow High School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#576 out of 1174 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
25%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
59%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Graduation Rate
86%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)53.9%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
8%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Barlow High School's ranking?
Sam Barlow High School is ranked #576 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sam Barlow High School often compared to?
Sam Barlow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gresham High School, Corbett School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sam Barlow High School?
The graduation rate of Sam Barlow High School is 86%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Sam Barlow High School?
1,635 students attend Sam Barlow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sam Barlow High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sam Barlow High School?
Sam Barlow High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sam Barlow High School offer ?
Sam Barlow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sam Barlow High School part of?
Sam Barlow High School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
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