Sam Barlow High School is a public high school in Gresham, Oregon, United States, in the Gresham-Barlow School District. It was named after the Oregon pioneer Sam Barlow.
Serving 1,638 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 26:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,638 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Barlow High School's student population of 1,638 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1968
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
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 0.60, which is equal to 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
25%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
58%
58%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bruins
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%.
How many students attend Sam Barlow High School?
1,638 students attend Sam Barlow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Sam Barlow High School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 26:1, 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 School District 10j.
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