Grant High School is a public high school in the Grant Park neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, United States. Grant serves inner and central Northeast Portland and southeastern North Portland. It is the largest high school in the Portland ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
Serving 2,179 students in grades 9-12, Grant High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Grant High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Grant High School's student population of 2,179 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
2,179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
1924
Colors
Blue and grey
School Rankings
Grant High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Grant High School is 0.53, which is less 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
#126 out of 1196 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
8%
26%
Black
7%
3%
White
66%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
15%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Generals
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Grant High School's ranking?
Grant High School is ranked #126 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Grant High School often compared to?
Grant High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln High School, Jefferson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Grant High School?
The graduation rate of Grant High School is 94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Grant High School?
2,179 students attend Grant High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Grant High School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grant High School?
Grant High School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grant High School offer ?
Grant High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Grant High School part of?
Grant High School is part of Portland SD 1j School District.
In what neighborhood is Grant High School located?
Grant High School is located in the Grant Park neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Grant Park.
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