Milwaukie High School

Summary:

Milwaukie High School is a public high school serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 904 students in Milwaukie, Oregon, which is part of the North Clackamas School District 12. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages in academic metrics, with only 23.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, 9.7% in Mathematics, and 19.7% in Science.

Milwaukie High School struggles to support certain student subgroups, ranking 132nd out of 132 Oregon high schools for Hispanic students, 69th out of 69 for special education students, and 58th out of 69 for gifted and talented students. Additionally, the school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 92.81%, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite spending $24,646 per student, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school's performance is notably lower than that of nearby public charter schools like Clackamas Middle College and Milwaukie Academy of the Arts, which are also part of the North Clackamas School District 12.

The proximity of Lake Oswego Senior High School and Riverdale High School, which are just a few miles away but significantly outperform Milwaukie High School, suggests that the quality of education can vary significantly even within the same geographic region. The high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and the underperformance of certain student subgroups at Milwaukie High School may indicate that the school faces unique challenges in providing equitable and high-quality education, despite its higher spending per student.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 2301 SE Willard St.
       Milwaukie, OR  97222-7795


(503) 353-5830

District: North Clackamas School District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
232nd of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $24,634 Help


Feeder schools for Milwaukie High School:

Elementary:    Ardenwald Elementary School
    Lewelling Elementary School
    Linwood Elementary School
    Milwaukie El Puente Elementary School
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Middle:    Rowe Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  962

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.2%
Hispanic:
36.2%
Two or more races:
8.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93% Help


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Compare Details Milwaukie High School ranks worse than 86.6% of high schools in Oregon. It also ranks 6th among 7 ranked high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Milwaukie High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), Hispanic (36.2%), two or more races (8.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the North Clackamas School District 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Milwaukie High School is 19.8, which is the 2nd best among 7 high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Milwaukie High School is $24,634, which is the 2nd highest among 7 high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Milwaukie High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Milwaukie High School 232nd of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Milwaukie High School in the ranking list.)

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North Clackamas School District 12:

SchoolDigger ranks North Clackamas School District 12 54th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Milwaukie High School

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Rank History for all students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 78.47 33rd 225 85.3%
2005 68.11 61st 231 73.6%
2006 60.11 84th 235 64.3%
2007 72.80 58th 244 76.2%
2008 35.56 180th 249 27.7%
2009 40.77 184th 263 30.0%
2010 51.36 169th 285 40.7%
2011 42.36 218th 299 27.1%
2012 57.03 158th 308 48.7%
2013 43.67 206th 303 32.0%
2014 35.96 227th 301 24.6%
2015 50.20 148th 292 49.3%
2016 63.88 99th 292 66.1%
2017 39.95 189th 283 33.2%
2018 24.48 229th 283 19.1%
2019 25.08 228th 266 14.3%
2022 31.16 170th 241 29.5%
2023 13.70 239th 258 7.4%
2024 18.00 232nd 268 13.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.77 77th 98 21.4%
2022 19.90 43rd 47 8.5%
2023 32.87 46th 69 33.3%
2024 27.08 50th 68 26.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.18 118th 132 10.6%
2019 28.04 83rd 98 15.3%
2024 11.62 69th 69 0.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.58 213th 254 16.1%
2019 26.78 185th 229 19.2%
2022 31.36 170th 241 29.5%
2023 19.96 192nd 224 14.3%
2024 19.17 151st 170 11.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.18 222nd 251 11.6%
2019 18.85 184th 199 7.5%
2022 29.61 140th 194 27.8%
2023 15.22 187th 200 6.5%
2024 27.02 161st 213 24.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.97 66th 75 12.0%
2024 21.32 58th 69 15.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.16 200th 250 20.0%
2019 37.73 138th 206 33.0%
2022 32.51 140th 200 30.0%
2023 11.19 201st 214 6.1%
2024 16.34 199th 216 7.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.24 18th 31 41.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.95 145th 156 7.1%
2019 17.63 137th 144 4.9%
2022 46.14 52nd 123 57.7%
2023 12.79 124th 134 7.5%
2024 12.01 132nd 132 0.0%
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Rank History for White students at Milwaukie High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.77 208th 266 21.8%
2019 27.66 197th 245 19.6%
2022 37.38 148th 228 35.1%
2023 18.04 208th 237 12.2%
2024 20.90 204th 244 16.4%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Milwaukie High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1191 11 35 21 15 n/a n/a 0 1273
1989 1133 8 39 19 11 n/a n/a 0 1210
1990 1080 8 50 27 28 n/a n/a 0 1193
1991 1132 15 54 27 13 n/a n/a 0 1241
1992 1131 17 56 27 18 n/a n/a 0 1249
1993 1174 12 53 35 27 n/a n/a 0 1301
1994 1215 19 53 42 19 n/a n/a 0 1348
1995 1169 25 69 87 30 n/a n/a 0 1380
1996 1169 25 69 87 30 n/a n/a 0 1380
1997 1260 23 70 91 21 n/a n/a 0 1465
1998 1206 26 77 80 12 n/a n/a 0 1401
1999 1112 22 85 69 12 n/a n/a 0 1300
2000 1189 32 100 70 13 n/a n/a 0 1404
2001 1165 34 115 56 15 n/a n/a 0 1385
2002 1100 36 35 52 16 n/a n/a 111 1350
2003 1100 36 35 52 16 n/a n/a 111 1350
2004 1145 41 47 139 17 n/a n/a 23 1412
2005 1081 37 54 157 19 n/a n/a 30 1378
2006 955 29 61 163 38 n/a n/a 0 1246
2007 907 29 48 164 25 n/a n/a 33 1206
2008 807 29 55 179 24 n/a n/a 41 1135
2009 847 42 50 224 24 n/a n/a 52 1239
2010 792 40 32 272 18 n/a n/a 56 1210
2011 777 32 17 269 17 9 66 0 1187
2012 721 25 17 267 13 8 66 0 1117
2013 686 29 20 287 13 10 77 0 1122
2014 657 21 26 302 10 9 59 0 1084
2015 623 23 37 299 13 11 70 0 1076
2016 586 29 33 311 10 13 69 0 1051
2017 533 34 32 293 9 16 59 0 976
2018 493 34 23 285 10 15 71 0 931
2019 430 32 13 274 4 13 62 0 828
2020 413 29 15 274 3 12 62 1 809
2021 408 31 14 273 6 13 70 2 817
2022 419 29 20 282 5 18 70 6 849
2023 429 26 22 305 8 17 79 18 904
2024 435 28 30 348 7 18 81 15 962

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Milwaukie High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1273 70.0 18.1 7.3
1989 1210 68.0 17.7 5.9
1990 1193 65.5 18.2 6.8
1991 1241 66.5 18.6 5.2
1992 1249 57.2 21.8 7.6
1993 1301 59.1 22.0 9.6
1994 1348 60.0 22.5 10.5
1995 1380 61.7 22.4 9.9
1996 1380 61.7 22.4 9.9
1997 1465 61.3 23.9 11.3
1998 1401 66.9 20.9 12.1
1999 1300 61.7 21.1 17.5
2000 1404 61.2 22.9 20
2001 1385 66.0 21.0 19.7
2002 1350 63.1 21.4 33.3
2003 1350 63.1 21.4 33.3
2004 1412 62.3 22.7 32.8
2005 1378 59.8 23.0 40.1
2006 1246 58.0 21.5 35.7
2007 1206 56.9 21.2 44.7
2008 1135 56.3 20.2 53
2009 1239 54.9 22.5 58.6
2010 1210 57.5 21.0 75.2
2011 1187 54.3 21.8 70.2
2012 1117 45.6 24.4 73.1
2013 1122 46.2 24.2 74.7
2014 1084 46.8 23.1 75.5
2015 1076 48.0 22.4 77.6
2016 1051 49.0 21.4 65.2
2017 976 51.0 19.1 67.1
2018 931 49.7 18.7 64.9
2019 828 46.5 17.7 62.6
2020 809 48.3 16.7 58.8
2021 817 45.9 17.7 n/a
2022 849 43.2 19.6 n/a
2023 904 46.7 19.3 92.8
2024 962 48.5 19.8 93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Milwaukie High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1273 70.0 18.1 7.3
1989 1210 68.0 17.7 5.9
1990 1193 65.5 18.2 6.8
1991 1241 66.5 18.6 5.2
1992 1249 57.2 21.8 7.6
1993 1301 59.1 22.0 9.6
1994 1348 60.0 22.5 10.5
1995 1380 61.7 22.4 9.9
1996 1380 61.7 22.4 9.9
1997 1465 61.3 23.9 11.3
1998 1401 66.9 20.9 12.1
1999 1300 61.7 21.1 17.5
2000 1404 61.2 22.9 20
2001 1385 66.0 21.0 19.7
2002 1350 63.1 21.4 33.3
2003 1350 63.1 21.4 33.3
2004 1412 62.3 22.7 32.8
2005 1378 59.8 23.0 40.1
2006 1246 58.0 21.5 35.7
2007 1206 56.9 21.2 44.7
2008 1135 56.3 20.2 53
2009 1239 54.9 22.5 58.6
2010 1210 57.5 21.0 75.2
2011 1187 54.3 21.8 70.2
2012 1117 45.6 24.4 73.1
2013 1122 46.2 24.2 74.7
2014 1084 46.8 23.1 75.5
2015 1076 48.0 22.4 77.6
2016 1051 49.0 21.4 65.2
2017 976 51.0 19.1 67.1
2018 931 49.7 18.7 64.9
2019 828 46.5 17.7 62.6
2020 809 48.3 16.7 58.8
2021 817 45.9 17.7 n/a
2022 849 43.2 19.6 n/a
2023 904 46.7 19.3 92.8
2024 962 48.5 19.8 93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Milwaukie High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $18,012
2020 n/a n/a $19,399
2021 n/a n/a $20,036
2022 $1,418 (5.8%) $23,228 (94.2%) $24,646
2023 $1,668 (6.8%) $22,965 (93.2%) $24,634

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Milwaukie High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 228th of 266 High schoolsRanks 239th of 258 High schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Milwaukie High School)55.422.8
 32.6%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (North Clackamas School District 12)72.251.4
 20.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)66.546.2
 20.3%
11th Grade Mathematics (Milwaukie High School)13.89.1
 4.7%
   11th Grade Mathematics (North Clackamas School District 12)36.923.9
 13%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)32.120.4
 11.7%
11th Grade Science (Milwaukie High School)27.218.5
 8.7%
   11th Grade Science (North Clackamas School District 12)45.536.2
 9.3%
   11th Grade Science (Oregon)39.532.7
 6.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students828904
 9.2%
African American3226
 18.8%
American Indian48
 100%
Asian1322
 69.2%
Hispanic274305
 11.3%
Pacific Islander1317
 30.8%
White430429
 0.2%
Two or More Races6279
 27.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.6%92.8%
 30.2%


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Milwaukie High School ranks in the bottom 13.4% of Oregon high schools.

Students at Milwaukie High School are 45% White, 36% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 3% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Not Specified.

In the 2023-24 school year, 962 students attended Milwaukie High School.


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