Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Portland, Oregon 97219 · Portland SD 1J
#94 of 215 high schools in Oregon
#10148 of 16,910 nationally
About Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is a public high located in Portland, in the Portland SD 1J school district of Oregon, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 1,650 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 43.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 94th of 215 ranked high schools in Oregon. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,650.
There are 149 schools in Portland; Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School ranks 80th of 145 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)62%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rieke Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
279 students · 408 m away
Gray Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students · 1.0 km away
Capitol Hill Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students · 1.5 km away
Portland Village School
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
408 students · 1.9 km away
The Cottonwood School of Civics and Science
Portland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
198 students · 2.2 km away
Riverdale High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
159 students · 2.6 km away
Llewellyn Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students · 2.9 km away
Hayhurst Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
525 students · 3.1 km away
Bridlemile Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students · 3.1 km away
Maplewood Elementary School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Oregon with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,658 students
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Grants Pass · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,658 students
Sam Barlow High School
Gresham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,635 students
Sherwood High School
Sherwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,668 students
Leodis V. McDaniel High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,681 students
Gresham High School
Gresham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,685 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School a good school?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School has a Success Index (US) of 43.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #94 of 215 in Oregon. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School rank in Oregon?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School ranks #94 of 215 high schools in Oregon and #10148 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School had 1,650 students in 2025.
Is Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School a elementary school or a high school?
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.