David Douglas High School

hs.ddouglas.k12.or.us/

2,698 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

David Douglas High School, located in Portland, Oregon, is a large, comprehensive public secondary school serving the David Douglas School District. Known for its significant student population and cultural diversity, the school offers a wide array of academic programs, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, career-technical education (CTE), and extensive support services designed to meet the needs of a multifaceted student body. The campus functions as a hub for the community, reflecting the demographic variety of East Portland.

Beyond its academic curriculum, David Douglas High School boasts a robust extracurricular culture, featuring a competitive athletics program, performing arts, and numerous student-led clubs. The school is particularly noted for its commitment to student engagement and community involvement, often participating in regional events and partnerships. With a focus on preparing students for post-secondary success—whether that involves college, vocational training, or direct entry into the workforce—the institution remains a central pillar of the educational landscape in its district.

2,698

Total Students

144.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David Douglas High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	809
Hispanic	818
Black	338
Asian	449
Two or More	161
American Indian	15
Pacific Islander	81

Hispanic
818 (30.6 %)
White
809 (30.3 %)
Asian
449 (16.8 %)
Black
338 (12.7 %)
Two or More
161 (6.0 %)
Pacific Islander
81 (3.0 %)
American Indian
15 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	David Douglas SD 40
Phone:	(503)261-8300
Website:	http://hs.ddouglas.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	2,698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	144.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	2,545
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 694

Grade 10 692

Grade 11 678

Grade 12 634