Public School
Lake Oswego Senior High School
- A+Overall Grade
- Public
- 9-12
- Lake Oswego, OR
- 236 reviews
- AcademicsA+
- DiversityB
- TeachersA
- College PrepA
- Clubs & ActivitiesB-
- Health & SafetyA-
- AdministrationB+
- SportsA+
- FoodB-
- Resources & FacilitiesB-
Lake Oswego Senior High School Rankings
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- Cost of LivingD+
- Good for FamiliesA+
- HousingC+
Median Household Income
$100,461
National
$55,322Median Rent
$1,527
National
$949Median Home Value
$603,800
National
$184,700Culture & Safety
Health & Safety
A-
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
- 92%
- of students agree that they feel safe at their school.26 responses
Poll
- 69%
- of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.26 responses
Students
Diversity
B
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,277
Free or Reduced Lunch
7%
- 97%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.30 responses
- 77%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.30 responses
- 97%
- of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.30 responses
Teachers
- 79%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.39 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.39 responses
- 85%
- of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.39 responses
Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
Expenses Per Student
$11,810/ year
National
$12,239- 79%
- of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.43 responses
- 44%
- of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.43 responses
- 72%
- of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.43 responses
Lake Oswego Senior High School Reviews
236 reviews
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I would make this 3.5 stars if I could, but I rounded up to 4. The main factor that attracts parents to enroll their children is the academics. While it is true that the academics are extremely proficient at prepping students for college, this does not mean that the school is without fault. My main issue is the lack of diversity. There have been multiple racist incidents at the Junior High as well as the High School, and in my opinion there was not enough action on the staff's part to combat these occurrences. However, in general, the staff is very helpful with problems that aren't too serious. I have been very lucky in getting teachers who truly care about kids. There are countless sports and club opportunities which positively impacts the school culture. However, if you are not in the right social group, you can feel left out. The music program is declining, but I personally loved it. The academic work is extremely vigorous, so choose your classes wisely to stay emotionally stable.
As a well-known college prep school, it appears to be an excellent school. Having attended Lake Oswego Senior High School as an honors and AP student, I can attest to the fact that there is an abundance of open-minded and thoughtful students who work hard to make sure the school is a welcoming and safe environment. That being said, as soon as you take classes that are required for all students, the difference between students who excel in school and those who don't is overwhelming. It's a great school for students who come in with a level of privilege and competitive spirit, although it's not an easy place to fall behind. Overall, academics and sports are among the best programs in the area, although if you're looking for a great performing arts program (specifically drama and choir), I would look at Lakeridge.
The school does a good job preparing you for college and has incredible staff, administrators, and teachers. You never really hear of anyone being bullied or getting into a fights, which is a testament to the school's safety. Great sports teams and coaches, incredible overall academics, and a largely appealing student culture make this a great school. Only downside is a lack of diversity but that is more of a factor of the neighborhoods from which it draws its students. The lack of diversity of the city of Lake Oswego makes the public school lack diversity as well.