Summary:
The Portland School District 1J is home to 10 high schools, serving students in grades 9-12. The schools in this district vary significantly in their academic performance, with some consistently ranking among the top high schools in Oregon, while others struggle to meet state standards.
The standout schools in the district are Grant High School, Cleveland High School, and Lincoln High School, all of which have earned 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger and consistently outperform the district and state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, schools like Roosevelt High School and Jefferson High School struggle, with less than 30% of students proficient in many subjects.
The data also reveals significant disparities in student demographics and school resources within the district. Schools with higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, such as Leodis V. McDaniel High School and Benson Polytechnic High School, tend to have lower academic performance, suggesting a potential link between socioeconomic status and educational outcomes. Additionally, the smaller high schools, like Alliance High School, have significantly higher per-student spending compared to the larger schools, which may indicate the district's efforts to support specialized programs in these settings.
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