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Forest Grove SD 15

Oregon · Public School District
10
Schools
5,769
Students
$16,663
Per-Pupil Spend
+16% nat'l
51.6%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
81.0%
Graduation Rate
-5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Forest Grove SD 15 is a public school district in Oregon serving 5,769 students across 10 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 81.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,663 is above average for a US public school district. 52% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Neil Armstrong Middle School07–08826
Tom McCall Upper Elementary05–06747
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Forest Grove High School09–121,977
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,663+16% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
61%
27%
State
60.8%
Local (property tax)
27.4%
Federal
11.8%

State funding accounts for 61% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
5,769
Students
52%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.0%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $16,663 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.0%, graduation is 5.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Forest Grove SD 15?
Forest Grove SD 15 has 10 public schools, serving a total of 5,769 students.
What is the graduation rate for Forest Grove SD 15?
The graduation rate is 81.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Forest Grove SD 15 spend per student?
Forest Grove SD 15 spends $16,663 per pupil — 16% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Forest Grove SD 15?
52% of students in Forest Grove SD 15 qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Forest Grove SD 15?
Yes — 1 of the 10 schools in Forest Grove SD 15 is a charter school.
What grade levels does Forest Grove SD 15 serve?
Forest Grove SD 15 serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Forest Grove SD 15?
The median opportunity score across schools in Forest Grove SD 15 is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.