For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 5,974 students in Gresham, OR.
The top ranked public high schools in Gresham, OR are Sam Barlow High School, Metro East Web Academy and Springwater Trail High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gresham, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Gresham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Gresham, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sam Barlow High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gresham, OR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Barlow High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5105 Se 302nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 258-4850
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 258-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,638 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Metro East Web Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
50 Nw 5th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 258-4790
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 258-4790
Gr: K-12 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Springwater Trail High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4600
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Centennial High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Gresham High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Main Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 674-5500
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 674-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,698 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Advanced Learning
Charter School
1484 Nw Civic Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4978
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4978
Gr: 11-12 | 1 student
Gresham, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
876 Ne 8th St
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 262-4050
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gresham, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in Gresham, OR include Sam Barlow High School, Metro East Web Academy and Springwater Trail High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gresham?
6 public high schools are located in Gresham.
What is the racial composition of students in Gresham?
Gresham public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Gresham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Gresham include: Springwater Trail High School vs. Sam Barlow High School, Sam Barlow High School vs. Gresham High School, Gresham High School vs. Sam Barlow High School
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