Gresham High School is a public high school serving 1,666 students in grades 9-12 in Gresham, Oregon, which is part of the Gresham-Barlow School District. While the school has a diverse student population, it has consistently underperformed compared to state and district averages on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science.
Gresham High School's academic performance lags behind many nearby schools, with only 36.8% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 8.3% in mathematics, and 28% in science, all significantly lower than state averages. The school's performance also varies greatly across different student subgroups, with African American students performing better than other racial groups. However, the school has a very high percentage of students (86.43%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Compared to other schools in the area, Gresham High School's spending per student ($14,518) is lower than higher-performing schools like Benson Polytechnic High School ($31,507) and Springwater Trail High School ($18,277), and it has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 24:1. While Gresham High School outperforms some nearby schools, such as Reynolds High School, its overall performance and ranking have declined in recent years, suggesting the need for significant improvements to better serve its diverse student population.
In the 2022-23 school year, 1,666 students attended Gresham High School.
Gresham High School is fed by the following schools:Elementary : East Gresham Elementary SchoolElementary : Highland Elementary SchoolElementary : Hogan Cedars Elementary SchoolElementary : Hollydale Elementary SchoolElementary : North Gresham Elementary SchoolMiddle : Clear Creek Middle SchoolMiddle : Dexter McCarty Middle School
Students at Gresham High School are 44% Hispanic, 36% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander, 1% Not Specified.
Gresham-Barlow School District 10J
Gresham High School ranks in the bottom 20.9% of Oregon high schools.