Jefferson High School
Portland, OR · Portland SD 1J
Regular public school · Grades 9-12 · City, large
180th of 236 Oregon high schools statewide · better than 24%▲ Improving
5210 N Kerby Ave, Portland, OR 97217
(503)916-5180NCES ID 411004000964Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson High School 180th of 236 Oregon high schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 24% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 24th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 91 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 525 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 53.5% | 43.4% | ▼ 10.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 21.9% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| White | 23.0% | 19.2% | ▼ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 11.6% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Asian | 2.7% | 2.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.9% | 0.6% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $510K in zip 97217 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Jefferson High School
- –Alliance High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.4 mi awayCompare
- #12Grant High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 2.6 mi away12th of 236
ELA 71% ▲49 · Math 47% ▲32Compare - #16Lincoln High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 3 mi away16th of 236
ELA 70% ▲48 · Math 40% ▲25Compare - #179Roosevelt High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 3.8 mi away179th of 236
ELA 29% ▲7 · Math 9% ▼6Compare - #19Cleveland High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 4.6 mi away19th of 236
ELA 67% ▲45 · Math 42% ▲27Compare - #91Leodis V. McDaniel High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 4.6 mi away91st of 236
ELA 38% ▲16 · Math 24% ▲9Compare - #84Franklin High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 5.1 mi away84th of 236
ELA 49% ▲27 · Math 17% ▲2Compare - #38Ida B. Wells-Barnett High SchoolPortland SD 1J · 5.8 mi away38th of 236
ELA 55% ▲33 · Math 30% ▲15Compare
What school district is Jefferson High School in?
Jefferson High School is part of the Portland SD 1J district in Portland, Oregon.
Is Jefferson High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Jefferson High School 180th of 236 Oregon high schools (better than 24% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Jefferson High School?
Black 43%, Hispanic 22%, White 19%, Two or more races 12% (525 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Jefferson High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97217 is $510K 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.