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#1221 of 1,226 schools in OR
Adrienne C. Nelson High School
High School · North Clackamas Sd 12 · Happy Valley, OR
A North Clackamas Sd 12 high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
14897 SE Parklane Dr, Happy Valley, OR 97015
- Math 12% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 40% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2022, to 26% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
34.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adrienne C. Nelson High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,111/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$82,865
Median home value
$491,300
Median rent
$1,778/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clackamas High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,278 | Compare → |
| Damascus Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| Spring Mountain Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| Clackamas Web AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 533 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
North Clackamas Sd 12
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #31 of 31
- District spending per student
- $15,392NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adrienne C. Nelson High School is listed in North Clackamas SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adrienne C. Nelson High School
Adrienne C. Nelson High School is a public high school in Happy Valley, OR, part of North Clackamas Sd 12, serving approximately 1,430 students in grades 9th-12th with a 28.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,221 of 1,226 schools in OR.
State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adrienne C. Nelson High School
What grades does Adrienne C. Nelson High School serve?
Adrienne C. Nelson High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Adrienne C. Nelson High School?
Adrienne C. Nelson High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adrienne C. Nelson High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adrienne C. Nelson High School is 28.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adrienne C. Nelson High School rank in OR?
Adrienne C. Nelson High School ranks #1,221 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Adrienne C. Nelson High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adrienne C. Nelson High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adrienne C. Nelson High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adrienne C. Nelson High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Adrienne C. Nelson High School a charter school?
No, Adrienne C. Nelson High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adrienne C. Nelson High School a Title I school?
No, Adrienne C. Nelson High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adrienne C. Nelson High School?
34.9% of students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (503) 353-5750
- Area population (ZIP 97015)
- 24,166
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 97015; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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