Enrollment
998
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Portland, OR
Parkrose High School
Federal NCES profile for Parkrose 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 410948000987
👥 S:T ratio 7
📚 AP courses 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parkrose High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools.
- #15 of 16
- high schools in Portland · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 23.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 71.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Parkrose High School has class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parkrose High School ranks #15 of 16 high schools in Portland, OR.
School address
District: Parkrose Sd 3 · Oregon
NCES ID 410948000987 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
71.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parkrose High School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parkrose High School
Parkrose High School is a higher-need, large high school in Portland, Oregon, enrolling 998 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.2:1 is larger than about 92% of Oregon schools and 32% above the 17.6:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 71.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Oregon, bigger than 93% of state schools at 998 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 53 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (30%) and White (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 78/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 10 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 333 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Portland's high schools, it stands alongside David Douglas High School (2,756 students): Parkrose High School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (23.2:1 vs 19.1:1).
Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose Middle School (618 students) and Russell Elementary (309 students) alongside Parkrose High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Parkrose High School compares
Parkrose High School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.2:1 | ▲ 32% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.6% | ▲ 36% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 998 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.2:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
998
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
71.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.2:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 92% in Oregon - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
59.3%
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
$16,073
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.3%
White 25.9%
African American 19.0%
Asian 11.7%
Two or More 8.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.3, Parkrose High School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 10
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Parkrose Sd 3, which includes Parkrose High School.
$16,073
Per student
-11%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.6%
State 32.1%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Parkrose High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkrose Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Russell Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prescott Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shaver Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sacramento Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parkrose High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 618
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 255
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~998 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Parkrose High School
How many students attend Parkrose High School?
Parkrose High School has 998 students enrolled. It is a high school in Portland, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parkrose High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parkrose High School is 23.2:1, which is 32% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 48% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parkrose High School?
71.6% of students at Parkrose High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parkrose High School?
The largest demographic group at Parkrose High School is Hispanic or Latino at 30.3% of enrollment, in Portland, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parkrose High School?
Parkrose High School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Parkrose High School rank among high schools in Portland?
By Resource Investment Index, Parkrose High School ranks #15 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.
Is Parkrose High School a good school?
Parkrose High School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Oregon schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Parkrose Sd 3?
Besides Parkrose High School, Parkrose Sd 3 also operates Parkrose Middle School (618 students), Russell Elementary (309 students), and Prescott Elementary School (268 students). See the Parkrose Sd 3 district page for the complete list.
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