Milwaukie High School is a public high school located in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States. It is one of four public high schools within the North Clackamas School District. The school's mascot is the Mustang, and its colors are maroon and gold.
Serving 962 students in grades 9-12, Milwaukie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 962 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Milwaukie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Milwaukie High School's student population of 962 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
962 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Year Founded
1907
Colors
Maroon, Gold
School Rankings
Milwaukie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Milwaukie High School is 0.65, which is more 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
#983 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
36%
26%
Black
3%
3%
White
46%
58%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Milwaukie High School's ranking?
Milwaukie High School is ranked #983 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Milwaukie High School often compared to?
Milwaukie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ida B. Wells-barnett High School, Gladstone High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Milwaukie High School?
The graduation rate of Milwaukie High School is 78%, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Milwaukie High School?
962 students attend Milwaukie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Milwaukie High School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Milwaukie High School?
Milwaukie High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Milwaukie High School offer ?
Milwaukie High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Milwaukie High School part of?
Milwaukie High School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
In what neighborhood is Milwaukie High School located?
Milwaukie High School is located in the Historic Milwaukie neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Historic Milwaukie.
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