Leodis V. McDaniel High School

www.pps.net/schools/madison/

1,440 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Madison High School, located in the Madison South neighborhood of Portland, Oregon, is a public secondary school serving students within the Portland Public Schools (PPS) district. Historically known for its diverse student body and central role in the local community, the school offers a comprehensive academic curriculum alongside a wide array of extracurricular activities, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs. As part of the PPS system, the school is dedicated to preparing students for post-secondary success through a focus on college readiness and career-technical education.

In recent years, the campus has undergone significant physical and structural transformations, most notably through a major modernization project supported by local bond measures. These renovations were designed to improve learning environments, enhance safety, and upgrade technology throughout the facility. By modernizing its infrastructure, Madison High School aims to provide a 21st-century educational experience that supports both the academic achievement and personal growth of its diverse student population.

1,440

Total Students

91.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

114.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Leodis V. McDaniel High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	511
Hispanic	376
Black	179
Asian	165
Two or More	149
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	24

White
511 (36.1 %)
Hispanic
376 (26.6 %)
Black
179 (12.7 %)
Asian
165 (11.7 %)
Two or More
149 (10.5 %)
Pacific Islander
24 (1.7 %)
American Indian
10 (0.7 %)

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:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-5220
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/madison/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,440
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	91.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,644
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 9 405

Grade 10 430

Grade 11 350

Grade 12 255