Below Average
#1021 of 1,226 schools in OR
Putnam High School
High School · North Clackamas Sd 12 · Milwaukie, OR
A North Clackamas Sd 12 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4950 SE Roethe Rd, Milwaukie, OR 97267
- Math 14% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Putnam High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 31 points since 2020, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Putnam 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,738/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milwaukie), 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
$85,178
Median home value
$489,100
Median rent
$1,607/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97267; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paideia Classical Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 209 | Compare → |
| Gladstone High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.1 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Harmony AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| New Urban High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 9–12 | 2.0 mi | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #23 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
Putnam High School is listed in North Clackamas SD 12; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Putnam High School
Putnam High School is a public high school in Milwaukie, OR, part of North Clackamas Sd 12, serving approximately 1,063 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Putnam High School
What grades does Putnam High School serve?
Putnam High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Putnam High School?
Putnam High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,063 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Putnam High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Putnam High School is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Putnam High School rank in OR?
Putnam High School ranks #1,021 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Putnam High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Putnam High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Putnam High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Putnam High School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Putnam High School a charter school?
No, Putnam High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Putnam High School a Title I school?
No, Putnam High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Putnam High School?
52.7% of students at Putnam 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
- 1,063
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clackamas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.8%
- Phone
- (503) 353-5860
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97267)
- 31,160
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 97267; 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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