Sam Barlow High School

sbhs.gresham.k12.or.us/

1,635 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Sam Barlow High School, located in Gresham, Oregon, is a prominent secondary school serving the Gresham-Barlow School District. Known for its comprehensive academic programs and strong emphasis on preparing students for life after graduation, the school offers a wide variety of courses, including Advanced Placement (AP) classes and Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways designed to align student interests with real-world industry skills. The school is home to the "Bruins" and maintains a vibrant campus culture that encourages student participation in a diverse range of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs.

Beyond its academic offerings, Sam Barlow High School places a significant focus on fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment. By prioritizing student engagement and holistic development, the school strives to cultivate a sense of school spirit and belonging while preparing its diverse student body for post-secondary success. Whether through its competitive sports teams, arts programs, or academic support systems, the school remains a pillar of the Gresham community, dedicated to excellence in both character and scholarship.

1,635

Total Students

64.8

Full-Time Teachers

25.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sam Barlow High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	959
Hispanic	401
Black	57
Asian	65
Two or More	120
American Indian	10
Pacific Islander	16

White
959 (58.9%)
Hispanic
401 (24.6%)
Two or More
120 (7.4%)
Asian
65 (4.0%)
Black
57 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
16 (1.0%)
American Indian
10 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
Phone:	(503)258-4850
Website:	http://sbhs.gresham.k12.or.us/
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,635
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	64.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,333
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 446

Grade 10 404

Grade 11 384

Grade 12 401