For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 525 students in 97217, OR.
Public high school in zipcode 97217 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 25%).
Public high school in zipcode 97217 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jefferson High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97217, OR Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
97217, Oregon Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7650 N Commercial Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6240
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
4915 North Gantenbein Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5468
Grades: PK-8
| 201 students
7528 N Fenwick Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-6270
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
5420 N Interstate Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 285-3833
Grades: K-12
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 97217, OR?
The top ranked public high schools in 97217, OR include Jefferson High School.
How many public high schools are located in 97217?
1 public high schools are located in 97217.
What is the racial composition of students in 97217?
97217 public high schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
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