Below Average
#1105 of 1,226 schools in OR
Sam Barlow High School
High School · Gresham-barlow Sd 10j · Gresham, OR
A Gresham-barlow Sd 10j high school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5105 SE 302nd Ave, Gresham, OR 97080
- Math 12% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 86.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sam Barlow High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2018, to 24% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (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
47.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sam Barlow High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$96,218
Median home value
$485,000
Median rent
$1,596/mo
College educated
28.4%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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.
Gresham-barlow Sd 10j
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Sam Barlow High School is listed in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sam Barlow High School
Sam Barlow High School is a public high school in Gresham, OR, part of Gresham-barlow Sd 10j, serving approximately 1,638 students in grades 9th-12th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,105 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sam Barlow High School
What grades does Sam Barlow High School serve?
Sam Barlow High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sam Barlow High School?
Sam Barlow High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,638 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Barlow High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Barlow High School is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sam Barlow High School rank in OR?
Sam Barlow High School ranks #1,105 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Sam Barlow High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sam Barlow High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Sam Barlow High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sam Barlow High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sam Barlow High School a charter school?
No, Sam Barlow High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sam Barlow High School a Title I school?
No, Sam Barlow High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sam Barlow High School?
47.9% of students at Sam Barlow 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
- 1,638
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (503) 258-4850
- 4-Year Graduation
- 86.0%
- Area population (ZIP 97080)
- 47,548
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 97080; 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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