Top High Schools in Oregon

Oregon's public school system has faced challenges — the state has historically underfunded education relative to other western states — but several schools consistently deliver exceptional academic outcomes.

Lincoln High School (Portland)
Portland's most academically competitive public high school — Lincoln regularly leads the state in SAT scores, AP course completion, and four-year college admissions. The school's downtown Portland location provides extensive internship and university dual-enrollment opportunities. Alumni include Tom McCall (Oregon governor), Howard Vollum (Tektronix founder), and multiple Oregon leaders.

Jesuit High School (Portland)
The top private high school in Portland — a Jesuit college-preparatory school with strong academics, arts, and athletics. Jesuit has one of the best college placement records in Oregon for selective colleges and universities.

OES (Oregon Episcopal School, Portland)
A K-12 independent school — small class sizes, interdisciplinary curriculum, and a distinctive program that includes a winter term. OES consistently places students at highly selective colleges.

South Salem High School and West Salem High School
The most competitive public high schools in the Salem metro — Salem's schools benefit from the state government and Willamette University influences. Strong AP programs and dual-enrollment at Chemeketa Community College.

Bend Senior High School
Central Oregon's strongest academic public school — Bend's rapid growth has brought a highly educated professional population that has elevated public school performance. The proximity to Oregon State University-Cascades campus enables dual-enrollment options.

Overall Picture
Oregon ranks near the middle of states in education spending per pupil and academic outcomes. The state has a notable homeschooling and private schooling community in the Eugene and Portland areas. Portland's SUN Community Schools model (schools as community hubs) has national recognition for closing achievement gaps.