Sunset High School
Sunset High School serves 2,141 students in grades 9-12.
Sunset High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Top Rankings
Sunset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Sunset High School's student population of 2,141 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,141 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sunset High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,208 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sunset High School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 1208 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
20%
4%
Hispanic
15%
23%
Black
2%
2%
White
56%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OR Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Sunset High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
9740 NW KAYLEE ST
PORTLAND, OR$850,000- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (2.27 miles from school)
-
4476 SW SHEM TER
BEAVERTON, OR$539,000- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (3.07 miles from school)
-
273 NW 209TH AVE
BEAVERTON, OR$574,900- 4 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (3.51 miles from school)
-
20589 SW KEYLOCK LN
BEAVERTON, OR$525,000- 3 Beds | 2.5 Baths
- (3.55 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Tutoring & Supplemental Education: The Pros and Cons
We look at the pros and cons of personal tutors, learning centers and other types of supplemental education.
What Public School Students Should Expect After COVID-19
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on public schools and what to expect in the future. We’ll talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next.
Miami-Dade Teachers to Receive Mental Health Training
In response to the Sandy Hook tragedy, Miami-Dade Schools will now be offering mandatory mental health training to faculty and staff inside the district schools.
