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Gresham High School
High School · Gresham-barlow Sd 10j · Gresham, OR
A Gresham-barlow Sd 10j high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 N Main Ave, Gresham, OR 97030
- Math 7% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 23% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 76.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Gresham High School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2018, to 15% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Gresham High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,851/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gresham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,793
Median home value
$418,100
Median rent
$1,604/mo
College educated
21.3%
Homeownership
44.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97030; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metro East Web AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 717 | Compare → |
| Center for Advanced LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 11–12 | 0.5 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Springwater Trail High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 9–12 | 1.7 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Reynolds High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 2,381 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Gresham-barlow Sd 10j
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #19 of 20
- District spending per student
- $15,218NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gresham High School is listed in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gresham High School
Gresham High School is a public high school in Gresham, OR, part of Gresham-barlow Sd 10j, serving approximately 1,698 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,187 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gresham High School
What grades does Gresham High School serve?
Gresham High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Gresham High School?
Gresham High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,698 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gresham High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gresham High School is 24.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gresham High School rank in OR?
Gresham High School ranks #1,187 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Gresham High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gresham High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Gresham High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gresham High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Gresham High School a charter school?
No, Gresham High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gresham High School a Title I school?
No, Gresham High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gresham High School?
72.4% of students at Gresham 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
- 1,698
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 70
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.5%
- Phone
- (503) 674-5500
- 4-Year Graduation
- 76.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97030)
- 38,471
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
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 97030; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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