Parkrose High School

Parkrose High School serves a working-class, majority-minority community on the east side of Portland, and the school's identity is deeply tied to its diverse, tight-knit neighborhood rather than its test scores. Families here tend to value the school's genuine sense of belonging and its efforts to support students who face real-world challenges — Parkrose has drawn attention in recent years for its student wellness programs and trauma-informed approach to education. If you're a family rooted in this part of outer Northeast Portland and prioritize a school that meets kids where they are over one that caters to a more academically selective crowd, Parkrose reflects the community it serves in an authentic way.