Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J · Grades 9-12
38th of 236 Oregon high schools statewide · better than 84%▲ Improving
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School 38th of 236 Oregon high schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 84% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 84th in 2025 — improving.
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 291 students tested
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,650 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 76.3% | 69.8% | ▼ 6.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 10.9% | ▲ 5.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.3% | 9.6% | ▲ 2.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.0% | 4.4% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 4.3% | 3.0% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Typical home value $645K in zip 97219 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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High schools near Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Riverdale High SchoolRiverdale SD 51J · 1.6 mi away6th of 236
ELA 84% · Math 59% - 10Cleveland High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.9 mi away19th of 236
ELA 67% · Math 42% - 10Lincoln High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.9 mi away16th of 236
ELA 70% · Math 40% - 8Milwaukie Academy of the ArtsNorth Clackamas SD 12 · 3.5 mi away · charter70th of 236
ELA 50% · Math 21% - 10Lake Oswego High SchoolLake Oswego SD 7J · 3.5 mi away5th of 236
ELA 85% · Math 59% - 2Milwaukie High SchoolNorth Clackamas SD 12 · 3.6 mi away195th of 236
ELA 23% · Math 7% - 7Franklin High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 4.4 mi away84th of 236
ELA 49% · Math 17% - 2New Urban High SchoolNorth Clackamas SD 12 · 4.7 mi away200th of 236
ELA 16% · Math 13%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School in?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is part of the Portland SD 1J district in Portland, Oregon.
Is Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School 38th of 236 Oregon high schools (better than 84% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
White 70%, Two or more races 11%, Hispanic 10%, Black 4% (1,650 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97219 is $645K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.