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Best Multnomah County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 30 public high schools serving 28,094 students in Multnomah County, OR.
The top-ranked public high schools in Multnomah County, OR are Riverdale High School, Cleveland High School and Metropolitan Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Multnomah County, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Multnomah County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Multnomah County, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Corbett School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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 Multnomah County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 Se 26th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Grant High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2245 Ne 36th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-5160
Gr: 9-12 | 2,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1750 Sw Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Corbett School
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
35800 E Hist Columbia River Hw
Corbett, OR 97019
(503) 261-4200
Gr: K-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Sam Barlow High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5105 Se 302nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 258-4850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,635 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Parkrose High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12003 Ne Shaver St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
David Douglas High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Se 135th Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 261-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1010.
Springwater Trail High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Se Fleming Ave
Gresham, OR 97080
(503) 261-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Benson Polytechnic High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2735 Ne 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-5220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1313.
Franklin High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5405 Se Woodward St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Sw Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Reynolds High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1698 Sw Cherry Park Rd
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 667-3186
Gr: 9-12 | 2,385 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1616.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6941 N Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1818.
Centennial High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 Se 182nd Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 762-6180
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Gresham High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 N Main Ave
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 674-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Reynolds Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20234 Ne Halsey Street
Fairview, OR 97024
(503) 667-4673
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2121.
Alliance High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5747
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Center For Advanced Learning
Charter School
1484 Nw Civic Dr
Gresham, OR 97030
(503) 667-4978
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Creeks
Alternative School
2470 Sw Halsey
Troutdale, OR 97060
(503) 262-4850
Gr: K-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Functional Living Skills Program
11611 Ne Ainsworth Cir
Portland, OR 97294
(503) 257-1581
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Hassolo School
1401 Ne 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 257-1645
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Multnomah Inverness School
11540 Ne Inverness Dr
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 257-1645
Gr: 12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Rivercrest Academy
Alternative School
3002 Ne Ainsworth St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Walden Crossing School
881 Ne 165th Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatley School
14030 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 262-4000
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Multnomah County, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Multnomah County, OR include Riverdale High School, Cleveland High School and Metropolitan Learning Center.
How many public high schools are located in Multnomah County?
32 public high schools are located in Multnomah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Multnomah County?
Multnomah County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% 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 Multnomah County are often viewed compared to one another?

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