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Grant High School

2245 NE 36th Ave, Portland, OR, 97212

About Grant High School

Grant High School is one of the best public high schools in Portland, Oregon. It is also one of the 11 high schools in the Portland Public Schools system. It is known as one of the best schools, with about 2,126 students in grades 9–12 and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 21:1. The school is one of the best for hard work and study, with a 71% participation rate in Advanced Placement® (AP®) classes. The demographics show that 32% of students are minorities and 18% are from low-income families. Academic performance is impressive, with 58% of students reading at grade level and 38% of students doing math at grade level. The average SAT score is 1240. Grant High School serves a neighborhood where the median home price is about $537,199. The school gets about $13,745 per student. It is one of the best schools because it has a strong student newspaper and is dedicated to creating a welcoming, high-achieving environment for all students.

Grant High School Contact Information

Address

2245 NE 36th Ave, Portland, OR, 97212

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Phone

(503) 916-5160

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 58% in Reading.
102
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2179
Total Students
$63467
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 101 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Grant 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 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 65.67%
Asian 2.89%
Hispanic 7.94%
Black 6.29%
Two+ Races 14.41%
Native Am. 0.14%
White
65.67%
Asian
2.89%
Hispanic
7.94%
Black
6.29%
Two+ Races
14.41%
Native Am.
0.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 2179
44.42%
968 Female
53.01%
1155 Male

Student Population

2179 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

311 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Grant High School recently honored its Constitution Team for once again placing among the best in the country at the "We the People" competition. Grant Magazine, the school's award-winning student magazine, continues to do great investigative journalism that has gotten national attention for its depth and relevance. The school has also started a new peer-mentorship program to help freshmen adjust to the school's tough academic environment.

FAQ

Q1. Are there advanced classes available?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students at Grant High School are pushed to think critically and do their best work in honors and AP classes.

Q2. Does Grant High School encourage people to get involved in their community?

Ans. Yes, students can learn about civic duty by helping out with community programs and volunteer projects.

Q3. Can students look into STEM options?

Ans. Absolutely! Students can learn by doing things in science, technology, engineering, and math classes.

Q4. Is it possible for students to take the SAT and ACT?

Ans. Yes, the school lets students who want to go to college take the SAT and the ACT.

Q5. Does the school make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, the school puts a lot of emphasis on including everyone, helping staff, and learning together so that all students can do well.

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

PS

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

WR

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

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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