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#6 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 3% of private schools

Portland Adventist Academy

High School

1500 SE 96TH AVE, Portland, OR 97216

Private

Enrollment

153

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

8.4

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#6 of 186

In Portland

#4 of 55

public schools

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Portland Adventist Academy

8.4/10

High School in Portland · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Portland Adventist Academy

Portland Adventist Academy is a private high school in Portland, OR. Portland Adventist Academy serves approximately 153 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Portland Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares2.5 pts above OR schools
  • This school 8.4 · Excellent
  • OR avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 153 students, Portland Adventist Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Portland Adventist Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Portland Adventist Academy compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
This School
vs
17.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
153
This School
vs
1,056
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.4
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 51% vs 0%
Hispanic 24.8% vs 0%
Asian 19% vs 0%
Black 3.3% vs 0%
Portland Adventist Academy Portland Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Portland Adventist Academy (this school) 8.4
Benson Polytechnic High School 6.7
David Douglas High School 5.5
Hassolo School
Franklin High School 5.7
Leodis V. McDaniel High School 6.5
Wheatley School 5.9
Parkrose High School 3.9
Helensview High School 5.0
Grant High School 8.3
Multnomah Inverness School
Cleveland High School 8.5
Functional Living Skills Program 5.9
Alliance High School 4.0
Lincoln High School 7.8
Jefferson High School 7.1
Metropolitan Learning Center 8.1
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School 5.7
Riverdale High School 9.5
Roosevelt High School 5.0
Sunset High School 7.6

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Portland

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OR.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 8.1 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,458
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.5 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 64%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 153
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OR

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 51.0%
Hispanic 24.8%
Asian 19.0%
Black 3.3%
Pacific Islander 1.3%
Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1500 SE 96TH AVE, Portland, OR 97216

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Portland Adventist Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Benson Polytechnic High School (rated 6.7/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, PORTLAND YOUTHBUILDERS (rated 5.7/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
HAPPY DAY CHRISTIAN CHILD CARE Portland 0.2 mi
GRACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Portland 0.5 mi 5.4
Cherry Park Elementary School Portland 0.5 mi 8.7
COLUMBIA CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Portland 0.8 mi 7.3
Harrison Park School Portland 0.7 mi 7.8
Floyd Light Middle School Portland 0.7 mi 6.7
Bridger Creative Science School Portland 0.9 mi 9.1
Vestal Elementary School Portland 1.1 mi 7.7
Benson Polytechnic High School Portland 1.4 mi 6.7
Earl Boyles Elementary Portland 1.4 mi 6.2
Ventura Park Elementary School Portland 1.2 mi 5.7
Portland Arthur Academy Charter School Portland 1.1 mi 9.0
Mill Park Elementary School Portland 1.1 mi 5.3
West Powellhurst Elementary School Portland 1.3 mi 4.9
Ron Russell Middle School Portland 1.5 mi 7.0
PORTLAND YOUTHBUILDERS Portland 1.7 mi 5.7
Lee Elementary School Portland 1.8 mi 8.5
Lent Elementary School Portland 1.9 mi 7.8
Kellogg Middle School Portland 1.7 mi 9.0
Marysville Elementary School Portland 2.0 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97216 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,951

Median Home Value

$439,000

Median Rent

$1,390/mo

Population

16,735

College Educated

33.4%

Homeownership

54.1%

Avg Commute

28.4 min

Poverty Rate

17.5%

Median Age

40

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Grant Union Junior/Senior High School John Day, OR 8.2
Oakland High School Oakland, OR 8.7
TRINITY ACADEMY Portland, OR 8.0
Enterprise High School Enterprise, OR 7.9
Heppner Junior/Senior High School Heppner, OR 8.9
EDISON HIGH SCHOOL Portland, OR 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Portland Adventist Academy

What grades does Portland Adventist Academy serve?

Portland Adventist Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Portland Adventist Academy?

Portland Adventist Academy has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Portland Adventist Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Portland Adventist Academy is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Portland Adventist Academy rank in OR?

Portland Adventist Academy ranks #6 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Portland Adventist Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Portland Adventist Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Portland Adventist Academy a private school?

Yes, Portland Adventist Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Portland Adventist Academy a religious school?

Portland Adventist Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
73 Very Walkable
Transit Score
56 Good Transit
Bike Score
82 Very Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
153
Gender Split
56% M / 44% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Seventh-day Adventist
School Day
8.1 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Multnomah County

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