The brief
The top-rated high schools in Portland for 2026 are Riverdale High School (9.5/10), Cleveland High School (8.5/10), and Portland Adventist Academy (8.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 27 high schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Portland's 16 ranked high schools show meaningful variation in performance, with composite scores ranging from well below average to standout. Cleveland High School leads the group at 8.8 out of 10, followed by Riverdale at 8.4 and Lincoln at 8.1. The metro average sits at 6.9, but more than half the ranked schools — 9 out of 16 — clear the 7-point mark, suggesting a solid tier of competitive options for families. The table below lets you sort by overall score, enrollment, and other key metrics. Whether you're prioritizing academic performance, school size, or proximity, the data gives you a direct comparison across every ranked school in the metro. Start with the top scorers or filter by what matters most to your family — the spread here is wide enough that school choice will likely come down to fit as much as raw performance.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.5
- 28.5
- 38.4
- 48.4
- 58.3
- 68.0
- 77.8
- 87.8
- 97.8
- 107.7
All 27 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 27
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Riverdale High SchoolRiverdale SD 51jstudents 164student-teacher ratio 11.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 2Cleveland High SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 1,472student-teacher ratio 19.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 3Portland Adventist Academystudents 153student-teacher ratio 11.2:1grades 9th–12th
- 4Northwest Academystudents 239student-teacher ratio 5.6:1grades 6th–12th
- 5Grant High SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 2,179student-teacher ratio 21.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 6Trinity Academystudents 104student-teacher ratio 6.5:1grades 6th–12th
- 7Lincoln High SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 1,579student-teacher ratio 20.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 8Edison High Schoolstudents 113student-teacher ratio 6.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 9Open School Eaststudents 95student-teacher ratio 4.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 10De La Salle North Catholic High Schoolstudents 274student-teacher ratio 13.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 11Sunset High SchoolBeaverton SD 48jstudents 1,879student-teacher ratio 22.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 12Mt Scott Park Center for Learningstudents 131student-teacher ratio 11.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 13Jefferson High SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 525student-teacher ratio 12.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 14Benson Polytechnic High SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 818student-teacher ratio 14.9:1grades 9th–12th
- 15Jesuit High Schoolstudents 1,281student-teacher ratio 13.3:1grades 9th–12th
- 16Leodis V. Mcdaniel High SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 1,649student-teacher ratio 16.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 17Central Catholic High Schoolstudents 845student-teacher ratio 12.6:1grades 9th–12th
- 18Westview High SchoolBeaverton SD 48jstudents 2,413student-teacher ratio 22.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 19Franklin High SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 1,811student-teacher ratio 17.8:1grades 9th–12th
- 20Ida B. Wells-Barnett High SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 1,650student-teacher ratio 20.4:1grades 9th–12th
- 21Portland Youthbuildersstudents 75student-teacher ratio 25.0:1grades 10th–12th
- 22Pacific Crest Community Schoolstudents 85student-teacher ratio 8.0:1grades 6th–12th
- 23David Douglas High SchoolDavid Douglas SD 40students 2,810student-teacher ratio 20.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 24Roosevelt High SchoolPortland SD 1jstudents 1,454student-teacher ratio 16.7:1grades 9th–12th
- 25Oregon Outreachstudents 45student-teacher ratio 17.3:1grades 9th–12th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Oregon education department. Rankings are relative to all public high schools in Oregon. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Riverdale High School
Riverdale SD 51j
164 students · 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 1% in Oregon
- Academics
- 9.6
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 9.8
- 2
Cleveland High School
Portland SD 1j
1,472 students · 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 12% in Oregon
- Academics
- 8.7
- Growth
- 8.2
- Environment
- 6.5
- 3
Portland Adventist Academy
153 students · 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 3% in Oregon
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 4
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 5
Grant High School
Portland SD 1j
2,179 students · 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 15% in Oregon
- Academics
- 9.0
- Growth
- 9.2
- Environment
- 6.3
- 6
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 7
Lincoln High School
Portland SD 1j
1,579 students · 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 22% in Oregon
- Academics
- 8.6
- Growth
- 5.8
- Environment
- 6.1
- 8
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 9
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
- 10
De La Salle North Catholic High School
274 students · 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades 9th–12th
Top 15% in Oregon
- Academics
- not scored
- Growth
- not scored
- Environment
- not scored
Questions
What is the best high school in Portland, Oregon?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Riverdale High School is the top-rated high school in Portland with a composite score of 9.5/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many high schools are in Portland, Oregon?
Portland has 31 high schools. Of these, 28 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average high school rating in Portland?
Among 28 Portland high schools with a composite score, the average is 6.7/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Oregon).
How does MySchoolScout rate high schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Oregon, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Oregon, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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- Our methodologyHow we calculate school ratings