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#768 of 1,226 schools in OR
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
High School · Portland Sd 1j · Portland, OR
A Portland Sd 1j high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1151 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219
- Math 30% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ida B. Wells-barnett High School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ida B. Wells-barnett 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 50Good Transit
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$115,525
Median home value
$651,600
Median rent
$1,603/mo
College educated
66.1%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97219; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Portland Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 1.8private | K–10 | 2.4 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Northwest AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | 6–12 | 2.8 mi | 239 | Compare → |
| Cleveland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 9–12 | 2.9 mi | 1,472 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Portland Sd 1j
- Schools in district
- 86
- Rank in district
- #77 of 85
- District spending per student
- $20,800NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School is listed in Portland SD 1J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School is a public high school in Portland, OR, part of Portland Sd 1j, serving approximately 1,650 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #768 of 1,226 schools in OR.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
What grades does Ida B. Wells-barnett High School serve?
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Ida B. Wells-barnett High School?
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,650 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells-barnett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ida B. Wells-barnett High School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ida B. Wells-barnett High School rank in OR?
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School ranks #768 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Ida B. Wells-barnett High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Ida B. Wells-barnett High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ida B. Wells-barnett High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ida B. Wells-barnett High School a charter school?
No, Ida B. Wells-barnett High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ida B. Wells-barnett High School a Title I school?
No, Ida B. Wells-barnett High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ida B. Wells-barnett High School?
19.8% of students at Ida B. Wells-barnett 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
- 1,650
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 81
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.7%
- Phone
- (503) 916-5280
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97219)
- 43,111
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 97219; 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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