Parkrose High School is a public high school in Portland, Oregon, United States. It is the only high school in the Parkrose School District.
Serving 998 students in grades 9-12, Parkrose High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 998 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Graduation Rate: 80% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Parkrose High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Parkrose High School's student population of 998 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
998 students
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
White, Black/Green
School Rankings
Parkrose High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Parkrose High School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#635 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
4%
Hispanic
30%
26%
Black
19%
3%
White
26%
57%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
9%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Bronco
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Parkrose High School's ranking?
Parkrose High School is ranked #635 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Parkrose High School often compared to?
Parkrose High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Douglas High School, Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Parkrose High School?
The graduation rate of Parkrose High School is 80%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Parkrose High School?
998 students attend Parkrose High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Parkrose High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Parkrose High School?
Parkrose High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkrose High School offer ?
Parkrose High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Parkrose High School part of?
Parkrose High School is part of Parkrose SD 3 School District.
In what neighborhood is Parkrose High School located?
Parkrose High School is located in the Northeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 6 other public schools located in Northeast Portland.
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