Oregon Schools
There are 1,276 public schools in Oregon distributed in 224 school districts. A total of 576,876 students attend Oregon schools and 29,584 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 714 elementary, 204 middle, 269 high schools, and 89 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 295 private schools are serving students in Oregon.
| Number of District | 224 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 1,276 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 714 schools / 270,611 students |
| Middle | 204 schools / 109,513 students |
| High | 269 schools / 156,809 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 89 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 1,105 schools |
| Charter | 137 schools |
| Magnet | 16 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 18 schools |
Oregon Department of Education
Oregon School Districts
In Oregon, 224 school districts are serving their students in 1,276 schools. Portland School District 1J is the largest district with 86 schools and 48,222 students.
501 N Dixon St, Portland, OR
16550 SW Merlo Rd, Beaverton, OR
2450 Lancaster Dr, Salem, OR
3083 NE 49th Pl, Hillsboro, OR
520 NW Wall St, Bend, OR
Student Population
A total of 560,081 students are attending Oregon schools. By gender, there are 288,779 (51.6%) male and 271,302 (51.6%) female students in OR schools.
By race/ethnicity, 358,060 White (63.9%), 13,382 Black (2.4%), and 23,573 Asian (4.2%) students are attending Oregon schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 75 percent of students in fourth grade and 67 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 64 percent of students in fourth grade and 73 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 75% | 37% | 67% | 31% |
| Reading | 64% | 34% | 73% | 34% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Oregon schools, total 28,043 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 8,306 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 27,056 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 28,043 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 5,224 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 6,655 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 22,844 | |
| International BS program | 8,306 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 27,056 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 29,576 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Oregon and the students to teacher ratio is 19 to 1. 98.8% of teachers are certified. 89.5% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 29,576 | Students per teacher: 19 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 29,212 | 98.8% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 383 | 1.3% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1,712 | 5.8% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 1,390 | 4.7% |
| School counselors | 1,314 | Students per counselor: 439 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 103 | - |
| Security guards | 89 | - |
| Nurses | 118 | - |
| Psychologists | 218 | - |
| Social workers | 25 | - |
Public Schools in Oregon
In Oregon, 1,276 public schools are serving 576,876 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Oregon
295 private schools are serving students in Oregon. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.