Putnam High School

www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/733

1,060 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Rex Putnam High School, located in Milwaukie, Oregon, is a public secondary school serving students in the North Clackamas School District. The school is known for fostering a comprehensive academic environment that emphasizes college and career readiness. It offers a diverse curriculum, including Advanced Placement (AP) courses, dual-credit opportunities, and a variety of elective programs designed to help students explore their interests and prepare for their post-graduation goals.

Beyond academics, Rex Putnam places a strong focus on student engagement through an active extracurricular culture. The school hosts numerous athletic teams, performing arts programs, and student-led clubs that encourage community involvement and school spirit. As part of a district committed to inclusive and innovative education, Rex Putnam High School works to support the social and emotional well-being of its student body while maintaining a focus on student achievement and success in a changing global landscape.

1,060

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Putnam High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	598
Hispanic	308
Black	20
Asian	37
Two or More	65
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

White
598 (57.4%)
Hispanic
308 (29.6%)
Two or More
65 (6.2%)
Asian
37 (3.6%)
Black
20 (1.9%)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.4%)

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:	North Clackamas SD 12
Phone:	(503)353-5860
Website:	http://www.nclack.k12.or.us/Domain/733
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,060
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	633
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 9 290

Grade 10 241

Grade 11 288

Grade 12 241