- Enrollment
- 2,149
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
Cleveland High School
Federal NCES profile for Cleveland High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411004000958
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cleveland High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #10 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 14.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cleveland High School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland High School ranks #10 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000958 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-75 students YoY
Cleveland High School held near 1,472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 76.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-75 students YoY 411004000958 · Portland, OR High · MID · TRAD
1,421 enr · 18.2:1 · 14.6% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Grant High School (2,149 students)
Cleveland High School held near 1,472 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-75 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 78.7 → 76.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Cleveland High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grant High Sch
Grant High School
2,149 students
- Franklin High
Franklin High School
1,807 students
- Leodis V. Mcda
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
1,681 students
- Ida B. Wells-B
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
1,650 students
- Lincoln High S
Lincoln High School
1,611 students
- This school
Cleveland High School
1,421 students
What this shows Cleveland High School reports 1,421 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cleveland High School compares
Cleveland High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.6% | ▼ 72% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,421 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,421
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% below the Oregon average of 52.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 62% in Oregon - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,014
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.5 FTE
Per 258 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Two or More 11.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.9%
Asian 7.4%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, Cleveland High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Portland Sd 1j reports $20,014 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cleveland High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Franklin High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cleveland High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,611
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar high schools in Portland
6 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
David Douglas High School
Standard public school
2,756 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Westview High School
Standard public school
2,423 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Grant High School
Standard public school
2,149 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset High School
Standard public school
1,812 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Standard public school
1,807 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
Standard public school
1,681 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,421 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Cleveland High School
How many students attend Cleveland High School?
Cleveland High School has 1,421 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 1,547 (2022-23) → 1,472 (2023-24), nearly flat (-75).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cleveland High School is 18.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cleveland High School?
14.6% of students at Cleveland High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cleveland High School?
The largest demographic group at Cleveland High School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Portland, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cleveland High School?
Cleveland High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cleveland High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Cleveland High School ranks #10 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Portland on the city page.
What other schools are in Portland Sd 1j?
Besides Cleveland High School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Grant High School (2,149 students), Franklin High School (1,807 students), and Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.