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Sunset High School

13840 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR, 97229

About Sunset High School

Sunset High School is a top public high school in Portland, Oregon. It has about 2,100 students in grades 9–12. It is one of 11 high schools in the Beaverton School District 48J and is known for being one of the best in the state. With a 29% IB participation rate, the school is known for having one of the best International Baccalaureate (IB) programs. It keeps the ratio of students to teachers at about 20:1. Half of the students are minorities, and 17% of them are economically disadvantaged. Sunset High School has good academic results, with 41% of students being good at math and 51% being good at reading. The school has a great reputation in the community, thanks to the district spending about $16,778 per student. Its main strengths are its high standards for college readiness and its lively school environment that encourages students to do well in both academics and competitive extracurricular activities.

Sunset High School Contact Information

Address

13840 NW Cornell Rd, Portland, OR, 97229

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Phone

(503) 356-2960

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 51% in Reading.
84
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1879
Total Students
$63467
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 95 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Sunset 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: 8:45 AM to 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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 49.87%
Asian 26.34%
Hispanic 11.23%
Black 1.81%
Two+ Races 10.11%
Native Am. 0.21%
White
49.87%
Asian
26.34%
Hispanic
11.23%
Black
1.81%
Two+ Races
10.11%
Native Am.
0.21%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1879
48.91%
919 Female
50.98%
958 Male

Student Population

1879 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

268 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, Sunset High School honored a group of students who got perfect scores on their AP exams. This shows how hard the school works to keep up high academic standards and how dedicated the teachers are. The school's award-winning marching band played at a well-known regional showcase, which is just one more example of how great the school's music has always been. Sunset has also started a new STEM seminar that brings together students from different science and math departments to work on real-world problems that are hard to solve.

FAQ

Q1. Does Sunset High School teach useful skills for jobs?

Ans. Yes, students in technical and vocational programs get real-world experience that helps them get ready for the job market.

Q2. Can students get rides from all neighborhoods?

Ans. Bus service is available depending on the district's eligibility zones.

Q3. Do students get help getting ready for college?

Ans. Yes, of course! Students can take the SAT and ACT and get help planning for college.

Q4. What kind of atmosphere does Sunset High School have?

Ans. Sunset High School has a structured and supportive environment that puts a lot of emphasis on academics, personal growth, and getting students involved.

Q5. Are there any activities at the school that don't happen during school hours?

Ans. Students can have more fun at school if they play sports, do arts and crafts, join clubs, or do things that get them involved in the community.

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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