- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
Grant High School
Federal NCES profile for Grant High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 411004000962
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grant High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Oregon.
- #12 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 12.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Grant High School has class sizes larger than 86% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grant High School ranks #12 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Portland Sd 1j · Oregon
NCES ID 411004000962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Grant High School held near 2,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 102.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 411004000962 · Portland, OR High · LARGE · TRAD
2,149 enr · 21.3:1 · 12.4% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin High School (1,807 students)
Grant High School held near 2,179 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.5 → 102.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Grant High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Roosevelt High
Roosevelt High School
1,450 students
What this shows Grant High School reports 2,149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grant High School compares
Grant 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 | 21.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.4% | ▼ 77% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 2,149 | top 1% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
2,149
Bigger than 99% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in Oregon - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
38.0%
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
Counselors7.0 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Two or More 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 6.5%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.5, Grant High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Grant High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roosevelt High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grant High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 1,450
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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
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
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Standard public school
1,650 students 21.7:1 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 (~2,149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grant High School
How many students attend Grant High School?
Grant High School has 2,149 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR. CCD year-over-year: 2,156 (2022-23) → 2,179 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grant High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grant High School is 21.3:1, which is 21% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Grant High School?
12.4% of students at Grant High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grant High School?
The largest demographic group at Grant High School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grant High School?
Grant High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Grant High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Grant High School ranks #12 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 Grant High School, Portland Sd 1j also operates Franklin High School (1,807 students), Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School (1,681 students), and Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School (1,650 students). See the Portland Sd 1j district page for the complete list.