Portland SD 1J

Headquartered at 501 N Dixon Street in Portland, Oregon, Portland SD 1J serves as an active, traditional public school system anchored in a vibrant large city setting within the broader Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro metropolitan area. The district operates 86 individual school facilities, delivering inclusive educational pathways that span from prekindergarten through 12th grade. Designed to foster academic growth and strong community engagement, the district provides accessible administrative guidance—available online at pps.net—to help families navigate academic options, enrollment, and district-wide resources.

With a total enrollment exceeding 43,300 students, Portland SD 1J encompasses a diverse urban student body composed of multicultural backgrounds, including notable Hispanic, Multiracial, Black, and Asian student populations. To effectively serve this dynamic community, the district maintains an extensive staffing context totaling nearly 22,900 full-time equivalent personnel. This dedicated workforce includes more than 5,400 classroom teachers, approximately 640 instructional aides, and a substantial network of support staff who collaborate across schools to deliver strong academic programming, individual student assistance, and holistic operational support.