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Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

Portland SD 1J · Multnomah County · 1151 SW Vermont St, Portland, OR 97219.0

(503)916-5280

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8/10
#42
Rank 42 out of 203
Top 20%
English Language Arts7/10 · #67 · 70th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #36 · 83rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

School Overview

Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School sits in Southwest Portland, a part of the city known for its tree-lined neighborhoods, proximity to the West Hills, and a strong sense of community pride. The school draws families who value a well-rounded education with particularly solid math outcomes, and it consistently holds its own among Portland's more competitive public high schools. For families settling into the SW Portland area — whether near Multnomah Village or along the Tualatin Valley corridor — Wells-Barnett offers a dependable, community-rooted option in a corner of the city that tends to fly under the radar compared to the eastside buzz.

Student Demographics

291 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
206 (71%)
Multiple Races
36 (12%)
Hispanic
25 (9%)
African American
12 (4%)
Asian
10 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

Socioeconomically Disadvantaged34 (12%)
Students with Disabilities41 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,650
Enrollment
82.48
Teachers (FTE)
20:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
27
Avg Class Size

Graduation Rate

91.7%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.

21
AP Courses
offered
35.6%
AP Participation
of students
554
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 Programs10/10 · #7 · 98th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found