Serving 1,761 students in grades 9-12, Sam Barlow 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 28% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Top 50% in OR)
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sam Barlow High School's student population of 1,761 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sam Barlow High School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
24%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
61%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sam Barlow High School often compared to?
Sam Barlow High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gresham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sam Barlow High School?
The graduation rate of Sam Barlow High School is 86%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sam Barlow High School?
1,761 students attend Sam Barlow High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Sam Barlow High School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Barlow High School?
Sam Barlow High School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sam Barlow High School offer ?
Sam Barlow High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sam Barlow High School part of?
Sam Barlow High School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
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