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David Douglas High School

1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR, 97233

About David Douglas High School

David Douglas High School is a full-service public high school in Portland, Oregon. It is the only high school in the David Douglas School District. It is one of the best schools because it offers a wide range of subjects and has about 2,549 students in grades 9–12, with a student-to-teacher ratio of about 21:1. The school is known for having great Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Advanced Placement® programs, and 18% of students take AP® classes. The student body is lively, with 70% of students being minorities and 70% of students being low-income. According to academic data, 47% of students are good at reading and 14% are good at math. On average, students score 1110 on the SAT and 21 on the ACT. David Douglas High School does well in an area where the median home price is around $537,199 and the school gets about $17,004 per student. People say that the school is one of the best at teaching community values and offering a wide range of extracurricular activities.

David Douglas High School Contact Information

Address

1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR, 97233

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Phone

(503) 261-8300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 14%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 14% in Math and 47% in Reading.
137
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
2810
Total Students
$63467
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 186 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at David Douglas High School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM to 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 28.68%
Asian 16.3%
Hispanic 31.53%
Black 12.28%
Two+ Races 6.48%
Native Am. 0.46%
White
28.68%
Asian
16.3%
Hispanic
31.53%
Black
12.28%
Two+ Races
6.48%
Native Am.
0.46%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2810
47.47%
1334 Female
51.07%
1435 Male

Student Population

2810 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

255 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The newest Career and Technical Education (CTE) wing at David Douglas High School just opened. It has professional-grade kitchens and health science labs. Scots' Corner, a student-run group at the school, has grown its outreach to the community by offering important resources and mentoring to other students in a modern, welcoming space. The theater department also won regional awards for its most recent show, which shows how talented the students are in the school's performing arts program.

FAQ

Q1. Does David Douglas High School encourage new ideas?

Ans. Yes, project-based learning lets students think critically and come up with creative ways to solve problems.

Q2. Is there room for personal growth?

Ans. Yes, mentoring, enrichment activities, and learning through projects help students do better in school and in life.

Q3. What kind of school experience do students get at David Douglas High School?

Ans. David Douglas High School has a full curriculum that includes academics, extracurricular activities, and chances for personal growth.

Q4. How do parents find out about their child's academic progress?

Ans. The district's online portal lets students see their grades and attendance.

Q5. Can students take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, David Douglas High School lets students who want to go to college take both the SAT and the ACT.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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