Sam Barlow High School

Sam Barlow High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
5105 SE 302nd Ave,  Gresham, OR
Sandy River Neighborhood
Gresham-Barlow School District
3.6
3.0
1,761 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1150
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.54
Graduation Rate
86%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.54
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
65
Full Time Teachers
65
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1150
Math
570
Verbal
580
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
9
AP Pass Rate
46.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

4
Test Scores
2
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
66.1%
State Average
43.9%
Science
58.5%
State Average
40.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
344:1

Student Diversity

Male
49.9%
Female
49.2%
White
59.6%
Hispanic
24.2%
Two or more races
7.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4%
Black
2.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Oregon State University 391 Students
Portland State University 330 Students
University of Oregon 327 Students
Mt. Hood Community College 214 Students
University of Portland 189 Students
Western Oregon University 141 Students
George Fox University 105 Students
Linfield University 100 Students
Oregon Institute of Technology 96 Students
Washington State University 92 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 100 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Psychology 85 Students
Biology 85 Students
Education 49 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 42 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Elementary Education 36 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 35 Students
Engineering 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 228 Reviews
4.0 Senior
1/8/2024
Sam Barlow High School has given me great tools to use outside of the facility. The teachers create a comfortable environment where everyone can be themselves. The faculty have set great standards for how the school should be, and creates a safe space for teens like me to learn.
3.0 Junior
6/27/2023
There are some outstanding teachers and there are some not-so-good teachers. The bathroom problems are always occurring no matter how much change is enforced.
4.0 Senior
11/27/2022
My experience at Sam Barlow was good. The new design of the school makes the environment of the school feel much more open. Majority of the staff are really easy to talk to and easy to make connections with. What I liked about this school were the teachers and how nice and understanding they are. Another reason would be how much the school offers help to it's students. A good example would be the College and Career Center which helps you with colleges and scholarships and understanding how everything works. I think Sam Barlow is definitely a good school to attend.
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3.0 6 Reviews
5.0 other
9/12/2020
Very, VERY, good experience. I absolutely loved Barlow. I graduated with a 3.8 gpa.I was in journalism and wrote many, many articles.I miss Barlow! I love Sam Barlow High school!
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2.0 student
6/26/2014
Barlow is a school with many problems. Majority of these are resulting from the lower level staff and administration. There are many instances of unfair treatment between students by staff (you can get away with just about anything if youre goody goody enough with the right staff/teachers) theres al...
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1.0 student
10/3/2013
Trash.The school is trash. Nothing more, nothing less.... The school is like a factory. They try to ship(graduate) students out of that building as cheaply as possible. They don't care about the quality of the education.
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1.0 student
2/14/2013
school is terrible enough said, do not attend this school. i transfered to springwater high and it is much better.
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