Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

www.pps.net/schools/wilson

1,556 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School (formerly known as Wilson High School) is a prominent public secondary school located in the Hillsdale neighborhood of Southwest Portland, Oregon. As part of the Portland Public Schools district, it serves a diverse student body from a wide geographic area, maintaining a reputation for a strong academic environment and a commitment to college and career readiness. The school underwent a formal name change in 2021 to honor the legacy of civil rights activist and journalist Ida B. Wells, reflecting the school community's focus on inclusivity and social justice.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is well-regarded for its robust extracurricular programs, which include a wide array of varsity sports, performing arts, and student-led clubs. The campus is known for its active parent and community involvement, which helps support various enrichment programs and student initiatives. Situated on SW Vermont Street, the school serves as a central community hub, consistently striving to balance its long-standing traditions with modern educational practices to prepare students for success in an evolving world.

1,556

Total Students

76.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,098
Hispanic	134
Black	69
Asian	39
Two or More	176
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

White
1,098 (72.1 %)
Two or More
176 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
134 (8.8 %)
Black
69 (4.5 %)
Asian
39 (2.6 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2 %)

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)916-5280
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/wilson
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	76.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	692
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 9 411

Grade 10 443

Grade 11 374

Grade 12 328