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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.
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Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@gannett.com or on X at @GinnieSandoval.
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PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) – As we approach the hottest days of the year, people are finding ways to stay cool.
It’s been two weeks since Portland turned on splash pads across the city.
The water was just one of the ways people were keeping cool on Friday.
“Did you see our cooler? We have a bunch of water in there. More water, stay in the shade, I mean look at these trees, it makes you feel comfortable,” said Beaverton resident Ailan Roman.
Oregon Health Authority says young children and older adults are just a couple of groups of people that face a higher risk of heat related illness.
OHA says in addition to staying hydrated and lounging in the shade, wearing loose fitted, lightweight clothing can make a big difference.
Roman makes sure her, and her grand kids are protected using several different defenses.
“Sunscreen, we have to put that in order to protect our skin,” Roman said.
When temperatures rise, OHA officials recommend staying in air-conditioned buildings.
But for some Portlanders, that’s not always an option, so to cool down, they must get creative.
“We get cheap kiddy pools, and we just stick our feet in it, drink lots of water and beer and weight our feet in the pool and that’s how we stay cool,” said park goer, Jill.
And most Oregonians can agree, water in all its forms is the best way to beat the heat.“You have the water view and then you have the water fountain and I think it’s quiet, I don’t see no issues around,” said Roman.
The CDC shares how you can recognize heat related illnesses. While OHA shares how to avoid issues in the heat.
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The beloved Cannon Beach Sandcastle Contest returns for a series of events from June 19 to June 21.
In 1964, this event was founded by four locals to lift community spirits after a tsunami washed out the Elk Creek Bridge. Now, the event draws thousands of tourists and is recognized as the first and oldest sandcastle contest in Oregon.
Registration for the contest is available online through the Cannon Beach events site.
To start off the weekend, contestants can pickup their competition materials from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 19.
The same day, Bill Rose will provide a live sandcastle demonstration on the beach off Second Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Then, the kickoff celebration will take place at Steidel Community Hall from 5 to 7:30 p.m.
Competition day starts 8:30 a.m. on June 20 when the beach opens for parking. During the time of the contest, parking is allowed in every public parking lot, on the beach and the sides of the street.
The contest will be on the beach west of Ocean Avenue near Madison Street.
The artists can begin crafting their masterpieces at 9 a.m. when the sandcastle building starts. Only natural materials native to the beach can be used.
Final judging takes place at 2 p.m. Judges are looking for team effort, enthusiasm, composition, detail, adherence to the rules and final appearance.
Spectators and competitors can celebrate from 7 to 10 p.m. with s’mores and music on the beach at the west end of Second Street. There is free admission for the party.
For those looking to get their steps in, the weekend wraps up with the Singing Sands 5K Fun Run at 9 a.m. June 21.
Registration for the run is on the beach at the Tolovana Wayside entrance at 8 a.m.
The Cannon Beach Chamber of Commerce and Information Center is available to answer any questions at 503-436-2623.
Makenzie Stamets is an outdoor intern at the Statesman Journal. She can be reached at mstamets@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @MakenzieStamets.
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