Serving 1,812 students in grades 9-12, Sunset High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,812 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sunset High School serves the northeast part of Portland, OR, covering an area of approximately 14.7 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sunset High School's student population of 1,812 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,812 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1959
School Rankings
Sunset High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset High School is 0.66, which is more 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
#301 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
27%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
27%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
94%
81.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
43.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
67%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
7%
Showing 2012–2021. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Purple
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sunset High School's ranking?
Sunset High School is ranked #301 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sunset High School often compared to?
Sunset High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset High School?
The graduation rate of Sunset High School is 94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81.3%.
How many students attend Sunset High School?
1,812 students attend Sunset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sunset High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset High School?
Sunset High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset High School offer ?
Sunset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset High School part of?
Sunset High School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset High School located?
Sunset High School is located in the Cedar Mill neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 6 other public schools located in Cedar Mill.
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