Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Summary:

Adrienne C. Nelson High School is a public high school located in Happy Valley, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,382 students. It is part of the North Clackamas School District, which is ranked 54 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adrienne C. Nelson High School has shown strong academic performance, with 53.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and 23.9% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. These scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 24% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the district's 25.5% and the state's 32%. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates were even higher, at 65% and 38.8%, respectively. The school has also demonstrated strong performance across different student subgroups, particularly for English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 1st out of 9 Oregon high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and for Gifted and Talented students, ranking 6th out of 75 Oregon high schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Putnam High School and Clackamas High School, Adrienne C. Nelson High School outperforms them in academic proficiency rates for both ELA and Mathematics. However, the school's performance for White students has declined, ranking 177th out of 244 Oregon high schools in ELA for the 2023-2024 school year, which is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 14897 SE Parklane Dr
       Happy Valley, OR  97015-5518


(503) 353-5750

District: North Clackamas School District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
110th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,294 Help


Feeder schools for Adrienne C. Nelson High School:

Elementary:    Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary
    Happy Valley Elementary School
    Scouters Mountain Elementary
    Verne A Duncan Elementary School
Middle:    Happy Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  26.9 Help
Number of students:  1,382

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
Asian:
19.8%
Hispanic:
14.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Adrienne C. Nelson High School ranks better than 59% of high schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3rd 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 51.88. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
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Compare Details Adrienne C. Nelson High School has the largest high school student body size in the North Clackamas School District 12. Student population at Adrienne C. Nelson High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), Asian (19.8%), Hispanic (14.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adrienne C. Nelson High School is 26.9. 4 high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Adrienne C. Nelson High School employs 51.2 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adrienne C. Nelson High School is $12,294. 5 high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12 spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adrienne C. Nelson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adrienne C. Nelson High School 110th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Adrienne C. Nelson 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 Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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Rank History for all students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.94 30th 258 88.4%
2024 51.88 110th 268 59.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.90 19th 69 72.5%
2024 51.71 30th 68 55.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.23 8th 9 11.1%
2024 82.85 1st 9 88.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.63 35th 80 56.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 88.33 16th 224 92.9%
2024 32.75 107th 170 37.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.19 22nd 200 89.0%
2024 60.55 69th 213 67.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.34 6th 75 92.0%
2024 58.35 36th 69 47.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 84.55 26th 214 87.9%
2024 41.87 114th 216 47.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.23 8th 37 78.4%
2024 55.85 16th 35 54.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.18 48th 134 64.2%
2024 54.09 41st 132 68.9%
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Rank History for White students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.14 45th 237 81.0%
2024 31.53 177th 244 27.5%
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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 Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 587 21 195 155 1 3 95 3 1060
2023 739 40 274 196 2 2 123 6 1382

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 Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1060 41.7 25.3 n/a
2023 1382 51.2 26.9 24.4

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 Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 1060 41.7 25.3 n/a
2023 1382 51.2 26.9 24.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022 $875 (7.0%) $11,580 (93.0%) $12,455
2023 $1,204 (9.8%) $11,090 (90.2%) $12,294

Data source: Oregon Department of Education


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Adrienne C. Nelson High School ranks 110th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School are 53% White, 20% Asian, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,382 students attended Adrienne C. Nelson High School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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