Cleveland High School

www.pps.net/schools/cleveland

1,421 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Cleveland High School, located in the historic Richmond neighborhood of Southeast Portland, is a prominent member of the Portland Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student body, the school is well-regarded for its robust academic environment, offering a wide array of Advanced Placement (AP) courses and a rigorous International Baccalaureate (IB) program. Beyond its strong focus on traditional academics, Cleveland is recognized for its vibrant extracurricular culture, which includes a highly competitive athletics program, an award-winning performing arts department, and numerous student-led clubs that encourage community engagement and leadership.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of the surrounding community, benefiting from a supportive network of alumni and local families. Its campus, characterized by a blend of historic architecture and modern facilities, serves as a hub for both educational and social activities in the area. With a commitment to fostering critical thinking and global citizenship, Cleveland High School remains a cornerstone of the Portland educational landscape, striving to prepare its students for the challenges of post-secondary education and beyond.

1,421

Total Students

71.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cleveland High School
Demographic	Student Count
White	962
Hispanic	123
Black	41
Asian	102
Two or More	153
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

White
962 (69.4%)
Two or More
153 (11.0%)
Hispanic
123 (8.9%)
Asian
102 (7.4%)
Black
41 (3.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Portland SD 1J
Phone:	(503)916-5120
Website:	http://www.pps.net/schools/cleveland
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,421
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	71.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	596
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 9 354

Grade 10 333

Grade 11 378

Grade 12 356