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Hillsboro SD 1J

Oregon · Public School District
36
Schools
18,576
Students
$20,096
Per-Pupil Spend
+40% nat'l
49.5%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
87.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Hillsboro SD 1J is a public school district in Oregon serving 18,576 students across 36 schools. It includes 27 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 87.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,096 is above average for a US public school district. 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 53/100.

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District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,096+40% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
51%
41%
State
51.0%
Local (property tax)
40.5%
Federal
8.5%

Funding is shared between state (51%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
36
Schools
18,576
Students
50%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.2%
Opportunity Score53/100
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $20,096 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 36 schools including 1 charter school, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Hillsboro SD 1J?
Hillsboro SD 1J has 36 public schools, serving a total of 18,576 students.
What is the graduation rate for Hillsboro SD 1J?
The graduation rate is 87.2%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Hillsboro SD 1J spend per student?
Hillsboro SD 1J spends $20,096 per pupil — 40% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Hillsboro SD 1J?
50% of students in Hillsboro SD 1J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Hillsboro SD 1J?
Yes — 1 of the 36 schools in Hillsboro SD 1J is a charter school.
What grade levels does Hillsboro SD 1J serve?
Hillsboro SD 1J serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Hillsboro SD 1J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Hillsboro SD 1J is 53/100. 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.