CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL
Cleveland High School is a public high school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 1,586 students offering grade levels from 9th Grade to 12th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 79 teachers, Cleveland High School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Cleveland High School, located in the historic Richmond neighborhood of Southeast Portland, is a prominent member of the Portland Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic environment, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Beyond its strong focus on traditional academics, Cleveland is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture, which includes a highly competitive athletics program, an award-winning performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage community engagement and leadership.
The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding community, benefiting from a supportive network of alumni and local families. Its campus, characterized by a blend of historic architecture and modern facilities, serves as a hub for both educational and social activities in the area. With a commitment to fostering critical thinking and global citizenship, Cleveland High School remains a cornerstone of the Portland educational landscape, striving to prepare its students for the challenges of post-secondary education and beyond.
For more information, contact Cleveland High School at (503) 916-5120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portland, OR 97202-2199
(503) 916-5120
CLEVELAND HIGH SCHOOL is a public school in Portland, OR with about 1,586 enrolled students. See other public high schools in Oregon
School Details
- Level:
- High School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portland SD 1J
- Total Students:
- 1,586
- Teachers:
- 79.13
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,586 students
- White
- 69.5%
- Asian
- 9.5%
- Two or more races
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.0%
- Male
- 51.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.