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The top 25 high schools in Oregon, according to U.S. News and World Report
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International School of Beaverton was named Oregon’s best public high school, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 rankings.
In Oregon, 348 high schools were ranked in an analysis of 25,000 public high schools across the United States.
High schools were assessed on college readiness, state assessment proficiency, state assessment performance, underserved student performance, college curriculum breadth and graduation rate.
“These are paired with district and state-level statistics for comparative purposes, information about each school’s student body and enrollment, Title I status, and other distinguishing characteristics,” the report said.
For information on U.S. News & World Report’s methodology for the 2024 rankings, click here.
Here are the top 25 high schools in Oregon, according to U.S. News & World Report.
1. International School of Beaverton
International School of Beaverton was ranked first in Oregon and 40th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 431. It has a 99% graduation rate, and a 94.4 college readiness score.
2. Grant High School
Grant High School in Portland was ranked second in Oregon and 322nd in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 2,156. It has a 94% graduation rate, and a 55.0 college readiness score.
3. Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering
Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering in Hillsboro was ranked third in Oregon and 553rd in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 442.Iit has a 100% graduation rate, and a 45.8 college readiness score.
4. Lake Oswego High School
Lake Oswego High School was ranked fourth in Oregon and 715th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,245. It has a 94% graduation rate, and a 59.5 college readiness score.
5. Cleveland High School
Cleveland High School in Portland was ranked fifth in Oregon and 746th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,547. It has a 94% graduation rate, and a 49.3 college readiness score.
6. Corbett High School
Corbett High School in Corbett was ranked sixth in Oregon and 957th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 324. It has an 89% graduation rate, and a 67.2 college readiness score.
7. Mountainside High School
Mountainside High School in Beaverton was ranked seventh in Oregon and 1,072nd in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,758. It has a 95% graduation rate, and a 37.8 college readiness score.
8. Lakeridge High School
Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego was ranked eighth in Oregon and 1,124th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,234. It has a 97% graduation rate, and a 59.0 college readiness score.
9. South Eugene High School
South Eugene High School in Eugene was ranked ninth in Oregon and 1,203rd in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,505. It has a 90% graduation rate, and a 38.0 college readiness score.
10. Lincoln High School
Lincoln High School in Portland was ranked 10th in Oregon and 1,248th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,525. It has a 94% graduation rate, and a 43.2 college readiness score.
11. Sherwood High School
Sherwood High School in Sherwood was ranked 11th in Oregon and 1,285th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,704. It has a 94% graduation rate, and a 43.9 college readiness score.
12. West Linn High School
West Linn High School in West Linn was ranked 12th in Oregon and 1,295th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,905. It has a 96% graduation rate, and a 56.0 college readiness score.
13. Westview High School
Westview High School in Portland was ranked 13th in Oregon and 1,372nd in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 2,442. It has an 89% graduation rate, and a 36.4 college readiness score.
14. Four Rivers Community School
Four Rivers Community School in Ontario was ranked 14th in Oregon and 1,536th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 104. It has a 93% graduation rate, and a 65.0 college readiness score.
15. Summit High School
Summit High School in Bend was ranked 15th in Oregon and 1,631st in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,444. It has a 96% graduation rate, and a 55.9 college readiness score.
16. Arts and Communication Magnet Academy
Arts and Communication Magnet Academy in Beaverton was ranked 16th in Oregon and 1,698th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 369. It has a 94% graduation rate, and a 41.9 college readiness score.
17. Mountain View High School
Mountain View High School in Bend was ranked 17th in Oregon and 1,966th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,221. It has an 87% graduation rate, and a 40.0 college readiness score.
18. Enterprise High School
Enterprise High School in Enterprise was ranked 18th in Oregon and 2,212th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 135. It has an 81% graduation rate, and a 38.6 college readiness score.
19. Baker Early College
Baker Early College in Baker City was ranked 19th in Oregon and 2,335th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 427. It has a 93% graduation rate.
20. Wilsonville High School
Wilsonville High School in Wilsonville was ranked 20th in Oregon and 2,706th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,269. It has a 93% graduation rate, and a 50.9 college readiness score.
21. St. Paul High School
St. Paul High School in St. Paul was ranked 21st in Oregon and 2,768th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 102. It has a 100% graduation rate, and a 42.4 college readiness score.
22. Crescent Valley High School
Crescent Valley High School in Corvallis was ranked 22nd in Oregon and 3,095th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 931. It has a 94% graduation rate, and a 37.2 college readiness score.
23. Clackamas High School
Clackamas High School in Clackamas was ranked 23rd in Oregon and 3,127th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,224. It has a 90% graduation rate, and a 32.3 college readiness score.
24. Franklin High School
Franklin High School in Portland was ranked 24th in Oregon and 3,176th in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 1,966. It has an 88% graduation rate, and a 39.7 college readiness score.
25. Riverdale High School
Riverdale High School in Portland was ranked 25th in Oregon and 3,181st in the nation, with an estimated enrollment of 185. It has an 84% graduation rate.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel trending news reporter Cailey Gleeson contributed to this report.
Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — May 9 is National Train Day and the Oregon Rail Heritage Center is celebrating all weekend long.
Guests are able to get up and personal with the numerous steam engines and hop on board for a short ride along the Southeast Portland waterfront near OMSI.
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People explore the trains at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Southeast Portland for National Train Day. May 9, 2026 (KOIN). -
People explore the trains at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Southeast Portland for National Train Day. May 9, 2026 (KOIN). -
People explore the trains at the Oregon Rail Heritage Center in Southeast Portland for National Train Day. May 9, 2026 (KOIN).
“They don’t get them running that often, but when they do, it’s nice. The price for admission is fine because we know it’s going towards putting money into the trains again, which I’ll always love doing that. So it just keeps them going longer and just so everyone else can enjoy them,” said Kyle Gentile, visiting from Canby.
The event continues on Sunday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.The Oregon Rail Heritage Center has more information about the event.
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The earthquake struck just before 10 p.m. on Friday, about 67 miles west southwest of Crescent City, Calif., or about 267 miles south southwest of Salem, Ore., at a depth of about one and a half miles.
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This earthquake did not generate a tsunami threat. No damage or injuries have been reported.
As of 11 a.m., the USGS has received 30 reports from residents who claimed to have felt shaking from this quake.
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According to the USGS, earthquakes with magnitudes ranging from 2.5 to 3.0 are generally the smallest ones felt by humans. Damage is more likely with earthquakes of magnitudes 4.0 and greater.
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