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Gresham-Barlow SD 10J

Oregon · Public School District
21
Schools
11,335
Students
$16,081
Per-Pupil Spend
+12% nat'l
63.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+11pp vs nat'l
76.8%
Graduation Rate
-9.7pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J is a public school district in Oregon serving 11,335 students across 21 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools, among them 4 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 76.8% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $16,081 is above average for a US public school district. 63% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (21)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clear Creek Middle School06–08634
Dexter McCarty Middle School06–08559
Gordon Russell Middle School06–08672
West Orient Middle School06–08382
High Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Center for Advanced LearningCharter11–122
Gresham High School09–121,666
Sam Barlow High School09–121,710
Springwater Trail High School09–12188
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Metro East Web AcademyCharterKG–12628
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,081+12% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
31%
State
59.8%
Local (property tax)
30.8%
Federal
9.4%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
21
Schools
11,335
Students
63%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate76.8%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 21 schools including 4 charter schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 76.8%, graduation is 9.7 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?
Gresham-Barlow SD 10J has 21 public schools, serving a total of 11,335 students.
What is the graduation rate for Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?
The graduation rate is 76.8%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Gresham-Barlow SD 10J spend per student?
Gresham-Barlow SD 10J spends $16,081 per pupil — 12% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?
63% of students in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?
Yes — 4 of the 21 schools in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J are charter schools.
What grade levels does Gresham-Barlow SD 10J serve?
Gresham-Barlow SD 10J serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Gresham-Barlow SD 10J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Gresham-Barlow SD 10J is 38/100. 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.