Welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ
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Mission Statement
We provide rigorous, high-quality academic learning experiences that are inclusive and joyful. We disrupt racial inequities to create vibrant environments for every student to demonstrate excellence.½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, founded in 1851, is a PK-12 urban school district in Portland, Oregon. With more than 44,000 students in 81 schools, it is one of the largest school districts in the Pacific Northwest.
With highly trained teachers and staff; an engaged parent community; strong partnerships, and a focus on closing the racial educational achievement gap, ½ûÂþÌìÌà has seen significant gains in its graduation rate and has enjoyed steady enrollment growth. Thanks to the state Legislature, school funding is improving and, thanks to Portland voters, a ½ûÂþÌìÌà School Building Improvement Bond is now fueling the modernization of our aging school buildings for 21st century learning.
- Career Learning: ½ûÂþÌìÌà has more than doubled Career Technical Education offerings in recent years, which show a direct link to its rising graduation rate. Learn more at our CTE/Career Pathways webpage.
- Language Immersion: The district's growing Dual Language Immersion program is closing the racial educational achievement gap and improving reading achievement in native and non-native speakers alike, according to a 2015 national study. One in 10 ½ûÂþÌìÌà students is in an immersion program. Learn more on the DLI webpage.
- Early Childhood Education: Within ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ, we currently offer preschool and prekindergarten classes to almost 1,000 3- and 4-year-old students. Some of these classrooms are grouped into early childhood centers, while others are situated within PK-5 or PK-8 buildings. To learn more about our early childhood programs and how to apply, please visit our Kindergarten & Early Learning webpage.
- The Arts: The Portland Arts Tax now guarantees arts education for all elementary students and is fueling the alignment of K through 12 programs in such disciplines as orchestra and dance. Learn more on the .
- Athletics: The Portland Interscholastic League has expanded into the middle grades with its Youth Sports Program, building strong athletic programs from 6th through 12th grade. Learn more on the PIL website.
Location:
½ûÂþÌìÌà is headquartered in the Prophet Education Center (PEC), located across from the Moda Center in North Portland.½ûÂþÌìÌÃ
Contact central office staffContact: 503-916-2000, email
Regular Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Facts & Figures 2023-24
| Student Enrollment | Figures |
|---|---|
| District Schools | 42,305 |
| Community Based Programs | 759 |
| Special Services Programs | 376 |
| Public Charter Schools | 1,331 |
| Total | 44,771 |
| Student Information | |
| Hispanic/Latino | 17.8% |
| Black | 8.3% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| White | 54.6% |
| Multi-Racial - Asian/White | 5.5% |
| Multi-Racial - Other Ancestries | 6.8% |
| Receive English as a Second Language Services | 9.5% |
| Eligible for free meals via Direct Certification | 31.3% |
| Receive Special Education Services | 16.6% |
| Schools | |
| Elementary | 45 |
| K-8 | 10 |
| Middle Schools | 15 |
| High Schools | 10 |
| K-12 | 1 |
| Total | 81* |
| *½ûÂþÌìÌà students also attend the Head Start Early Childhood Education program, 6 community-based programs, 5 charter schools, 2 alternative programs, and 7 special services programs | |
| Employees | Numbers |
| ATU (Classified) | 108 |
| DCU (Classified) | 94 |
| Licensed School Based Administrators | 191 |
| Licensed Non-School Based Administrators | 55 |
| Non-Represented | 495 |
| PAT | 3,587 |
| PFSP (Classified) | 1,347 |
| SEIU (Classified) | 520 |
| Senior Leadership | 45 |
| Substitutes (Administrators, Paraeducators, Secretaries, Educators) | 874 |
| Other (Hourly & Limited Terms) | 884 |
| Total | 8,200 |