High Schools in Parkrose School District 3

Parkrose School District 3 in Oregon is home to a single high school, Parkrose High School, which serves students in grades 9-12. The school's academic performance has fluctuated in recent years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 184 out of 266 Oregon high schools in 2018-2019 to 212 out of 258 in 2022-2023, before improving slightly to 180 out of 268 in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics remain significantly below the state averages, suggesting challenges in providing effective instruction and support for its students.

Parkrose High School serves a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, with 71.64% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. The school's student-teacher ratio is 23.2, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, the Parkrose School District 3 as a whole is ranked 121 out of 140 in Oregon and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger, indicating that the district may be facing systemic challenges that impact the performance of its schools.

To address these challenges, the school and district leadership may need to focus on identifying and addressing the root causes of the low academic proficiency rates, implementing targeted interventions and support programs to assist students from disadvantaged socioeconomic backgrounds, and evaluating and enhancing the district's overall educational strategies and resource allocation to better support its schools. By addressing these areas, Parkrose High School and the Parkrose School District 3 can work towards improving student outcomes and providing a more equitable and effective education for all students in the community.