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David Douglas High School

David Douglas SD 40 · Multnomah County · 1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR 97233.0

(503)261-8300

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5/10
#115
Rank 115 out of 203
English Language Arts5/10 · #123 · 44th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #108 · 47th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

David Douglas High School sits in the outer east side of Portland, a working-class, culturally diverse corner of the city that's a world apart from the trendier neighborhoods closer to downtown. The school serves a remarkably multicultural student body and has built a reputation for being genuinely inclusive and community-rooted, with strong vocational and career-technical programs alongside its core academics. Families who value a school that reflects the real, everyday diversity of Portland — and who appreciate a tight-knit community feel on the eastside — will find David Douglas a solid fit.

Student Demographics

549 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
167 (30%)
White
161 (29%)
Asian
99 (18%)
African American
58 (11%)
Multiple Races
38 (7%)
Pacific Islander
23 (4%)
Other
3 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged201 (37%)
Students with Disabilities67 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

2,756
Enrollment
138.39
Teachers (FTE)
19.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
7
Administrators (FTE)
22.5
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

73.8%of students graduate within 4 years

Graduation Rate Trend

College Readiness

Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs offer college-level coursework and are a key indicator of academic rigor.

11
AP Courses
offered
11.4%
AP Participation
of students
307
AP Enrollment
students

Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #35 · 87th percentile

144 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among High Schools in Oregon.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found