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Leodis V. McDaniel High School

2735 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97220

About Leodis V. McDaniel High School

Leodis V. McDaniel High School is a well-known public high school in Portland, Oregon. It has about 1,500 students in grades 9–12. It is one of 11 high schools in the Portland Public Schools district and is known for being one of the best because it values diversity and offers a lot of different ways to learn.

?40% of students take Advanced Placement® classes. The school has about one teacher for every 17 students.There is a lot of variety among the students. 61% are from minority groups and 62% come from families with low incomes. Leodis V. McDaniel High School says that 24% of its students are good at math and 48% are good at reading.

The school can provide a modern, welcoming environment because the district gives it about $19,418 per student. The best things about it are the friendly people who live there and the fact that it promises to give all students equal chances to get a good education that will help them do well in college and in their careers.You can explore the best elementary schools in Portland here.

Leodis V. McDaniel High School Contact Information

Address

2735 NE 82nd Ave, Portland, OR, 97220

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Phone

(503) 916-5220

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 48% in Reading.
100
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1649
Total Students
$63467
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 158 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Leodis V. McDaniel 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
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Hands-on with real robots
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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 37.42%
Asian 11.22%
Hispanic 25.47%
Black 12.86%
Two+ Races 9.22%
Native Am. 0.79%
White
37.42%
Asian
11.22%
Hispanic
25.47%
Black
12.86%
Two+ Races
9.22%
Native Am.
0.79%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1649
47.6%
785 Female
50.58%
834 Male

Student Population

1649 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

299 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Leodis V. McDaniel High School campus has been updated, and now it is fully using its new science labs and light-filled collaboration spaces, which are all part of its advanced sustainable building features. The school has started a Global Studies program to help students understand other cultures better. This includes new world language classes and chances to study abroad. The McDaniel athletics program also celebrated the opening of its new turf fields and renovated stadium, which will give student athletes a top-notch place to compete.

FAQ

Q1. How does Leodis V. McDaniel High School get students ready for success in the future?

Ans. Planning, skill-building, and guidance programs help students make the transition to college, vocational training, or a job.


Q2. Does Leodis V. McDaniel High School make it easy for students to learn?

Ans. Yes, Leodis V. McDaniel High School stresses inclusion, staff support, and learning together to help all students do well.


Q3. What does Leodis V. McDaniel High School do to help students get ready for life after graduation?

Ans. College planning, mentoring, and skill-building programs help students move on to higher education, vocational paths, or jobs.


Q4. Do students get help with standardized tests?

Ans. Yes. Yes, of course! The school has resources to help students get ready for the SAT and ACT tests.


Q5. Are students allowed to go to cultural and arts events?

Ans. Yes, Leodis V. McDaniel High School encourages students to be creative by offering programs in music, theater, and the visual arts.


Q6. Which neighborhoods in Portland elementary schools for families?

A. Please find the best elementary schools in Portland neighborhoods here.


Q7. Do you know of any good middle schools in Portland ?

A. You can have a look at some of the best middle schools in Portland here.

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
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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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