Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
1151 SW Vermont St,  Portland, OR
Portland Public Schools
3.5
3.1
1,534 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Brian Chatard
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1250
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
17%
Reading Proficiency
22%
Average GPA
3.67
Graduation Rate
92%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.67
Reading Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
81
Full Time Teachers
81
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1250
Math
620
Verbal
640
Average ACT
28
Math
27
English
28
Reading
29
Science
28
Number of AP Courses
21
AP Pass Rate
79.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
54.1%
State Average
43.9%
Science
54.1%
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
225:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.8%
Female
45.1%
White
70.6%
Two or more races
11.3%
Hispanic
8.6%
Black
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.5%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Oregon 548 Students
Oregon State University 401 Students
University of Washington 226 Students
Portland State University 225 Students
Western Washington University 134 Students
Washington State University 126 Students
University of Portland 122 Students
Portland Community College 101 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 93 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 93 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 180 Students
Business 176 Students
Biology 113 Students
Computer Science 72 Students
Political Science and Government 72 Students
Environmental Science 67 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 65 Students
Nursing 53 Students
Marketing 50 Students
Chemistry 50 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 229 Reviews
3.0 Senior
3/15/2025
I have had a great experience with the cross country and track and field program, the coaches and environment is very welcoming. But overall, the teachers in primary subjects like math and English are not great, and the building is old and needs renovation.
1.0 Senior
12/17/2024
This school is the worst thing ever I am 100% serious don't go here. The school food smells and tastes worse than jail food, the bathrooms is a whole other world, the teachers are racist, the diversity is as diverse as vanilla ice cream, and the school smells, looks, and feels like a racist old conservative. RIP MR WYANE AND MS MOHAMMED. (PS: the BSU here is all white people)
3.0 Junior
6/15/2024
Wilson High school has some amazing teachers and the peers I am close to are very kind and wonderful people. However the school is falling apart- the facilities are terrible, there's asbestos in the ceiling, there are pipes leaking constantly. It's simply not a great environment to be learning in.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 16 Reviews
3.0 student
6/5/2025
The school profile is pretty out of date. We do not have honors courses, and we do not offer German, Italian, or Mandarin. Nonetheless, there is still a fairly wide variety of classes offered. As for teachers, there's a mix of very good teachers and very bad ones. Some teachers have multiple complai...
1.0 other
6/2/2025
This school is misogynistic against its female athletes, and allows boys to play on the girls teams
1.0 parent
5/8/2025
very bad school. Bad teachings and racism going on. sexual harassments
4.0 student
9/16/2023
I am currently a freshman at Ida B. Wells. So far, my experience has been good, and it has definitely been my best school experience.So far, IBW has been the one to accomodate me with my 504 plan the best. Most teachers I know also allow students to listen to music while doing work, which is one of...

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Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Portland, OR and is served by the Portland Public Schools in Oregon. The school has a total enrollment of 1,534 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. Academic records show that 17% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 22% are proficient in reading. Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.67, the graduation rate is 92%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1250 and an ACT score of 28. The average home value in this area is $778,989. Discover additional schools in the area, like Riverdale High School, Robert Gray Middle School, Hayhurst Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Portland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School.

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