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#468 of 1,226 schools in OR

Top 38% in state

West Linn High School

High School · West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j · West Linn, OR

A West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j high school serving grades 9th – 12th.

5464 W "A" St, West Linn, OR 97068

  • Math 39% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 97.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.64 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.3% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59.5% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected-0.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate97%
AP Participation41.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.4:1
District spending per student$15,948
Chronic Absenteeism42.4%

Students at West Linn High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency39%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 26 points since 2018, to 49% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
69%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
84%
ELA
96%
2012
Math
88%
ELA
97%
2013
Math
88%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
71%
ELA
92%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
89%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
87%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
54%
2025
Math
39%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 86% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

12.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where West Linn 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 60Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 45Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated834/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Linn), 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

$145,877

Median home value

$760,900

Median rent

$1,994/mo

College educated

62.9%

Homeownership

84.9%

Poverty rate

5.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
41.3% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clackamas Academy of Industrial SciencesCharter · enrollment unverified4.46–121.1 mi365Compare →
Gladstone High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.09–121.8 mi571Compare →
Oregon City Service Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified2.99–121.8 mi121Compare →
Alliance Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–121.9 mi381Compare →

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.

West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j

Schools in district
17
Rank in district
#13 of 16
District spending per student
$15,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

West Linn High School is listed in West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About West Linn High School

West Linn High School is a public high school in West Linn, OR, part of West Linn-wilsonville Sd 3j, serving approximately 1,858 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about West Linn High School

What grades does West Linn High School serve?

West Linn High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend West Linn High School?

West Linn High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,858 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at West Linn High School?

The student-teacher ratio at West Linn High School is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does West Linn High School rank in OR?

West Linn High School ranks #468 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is West Linn High School's MySchoolScout rating?

West Linn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 West Linn High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, West Linn High School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is West Linn High School a charter school?

No, West Linn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is West Linn High School a Title I school?

No, West Linn High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Linn High School?

12.7% of students at West Linn 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
1,858
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
87
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clackamas County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.4%
4-Year Graduation
97.0%
Area population (ZIP 97068)
30,254
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
43.7
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 97068; 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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