Sam Barlow High School

Sam Barlow High School

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

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1160
Average ACT Score
25
Math Proficiency
23%
Reading Proficiency
55%
Average GPA
3.56
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
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.56
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
23%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
64
Full Time Teachers
64
Teachers in First or Second Year
6.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1160
Math
570
Verbal
590
Average ACT
25
Math
24
English
24
Reading
27
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
10
AP Pass Rate
46.9%
AP Math Enrollment
Average
AP Science Enrollment
Average
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
66.1%
State Average
43.9%
Science
58.5%
State Average
40.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
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%

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 379 Students
University of Oregon 317 Students
Portland State University 313 Students
Mt. Hood Community College 205 Students
University of Portland 175 Students
Western Oregon University 134 Students
Linfield University 101 Students
George Fox University 101 Students
Oregon Institute of Technology 93 Students
Washington State University 89 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 93 Students
Nursing 88 Students
Psychology 84 Students
Biology 82 Students
Education 47 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Marketing 38 Students
Elementary Education 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 33 Students
Engineering 27 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 230 Reviews
3.0 Senior
11/26/2024
The highlights are being able to form relationships with teachers, staff, and friends. Some downsides have been homophobia, racism, and sexism from students.
5.0 Senior
11/18/2024
Ive loved the school and my experiences. Ive been able to take advanced classes that have pushed me academically. As a musician the band program is exceptional and has grown my love for music. As a dual sport athlete ive loved how accomodating the teachers are to sports schedules, and the coaches are amazing. Overall its a great school and deserves its high ratings
5.0 Senior
1/5/2024
My experience at Sam Barlow High School has been amazing for the past four years. The best part of my experience is with the staff. The staff are always there for you when you need them. Every staff is amazing, they connect with every student, and finding the best way to teach them. One bad part about my experience at Barlow is all the students, I feel like its harder to ask questions. If the classes were smaller, then teachers could have one on one with students.
GreatSchools Reviews
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!
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...
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.
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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Sam Barlow High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Gresham, OR and is served by the Gresham-Barlow School District in Oregon. The school has a total enrollment of 1,761 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 23% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Sam Barlow High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.56, the graduation rate is 86%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1160 and an ACT score of 25. The average home value in this area is $713,165. Discover additional schools in the area, like Springwater Trail High School, Gresham High School, Open Door Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Gresham has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sam Barlow High School.

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