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Gresham-Barlow School District

Sam Barlow High School

  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Public
  • 9-12
  • Gresham, OR
  • 189 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Diversity
      B+
    3. Teachers
      C+
    4. College Prep
      B-
    5. Clubs & Activities
      C-
    6. Health & Safety
      C-
    7. Administration
      C
    8. Sports
      A
    9. Food
      C
    10. Resources & Facilities
      D+
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    Sam Barlow High School is a public school located in Gresham, OR. It has 1,658 students in grades 9-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 27 to 1. According to state test scores, 35% of students are at least proficient in math and 77% in reading.
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    (503) 258-4850
    5105 SE 302nd Ave
    Gresham, OR 97080
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    Sam Barlow High School Rankings

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    77%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    35%
    Average Graduation Rate
    87%
    Average SAT
    1120
    193 responses
    Average ACT
    25
    56 responses
    AP Enrollment
    25%
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    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      D-
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      C-
    Median Household Income
    $64,337
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $1,172
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $361,300
    National
    $184,700

    Culture & Safety

    Health & Safety
    C-
    Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
    Poll
    83%
    of students agree that they feel safe at their school.18 responses
    Poll
    61%
    of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.18 responses
    Poll
    What are your favorite school events or traditions?
    Based on 52 responses
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    • Graduation
      19%
    • Sports
      19%
    • Hickout, winter music assembly, dances
      17%
    • Choir Concerts
      10%
    • Clubs
      8%
    • Assembly's
      8%
    • fashion show
      4%

    Students

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    1,658
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    36%
    81%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.21 responses
    71%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.21 responses
    86%
    of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.21 responses

    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    27:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $61,016
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.5%
    41%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.22 responses
    64%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.22 responses
    59%
    of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.22 responses

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs & Activities
    C-
    Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
    Girls Athletic Participation
    Average
    Boys Athletic Participation
    Average
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,158/ year
    National
    $12,239
    59%
    of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.29 responses
    14%
    of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.29 responses
    38%
    of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.29 responses
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    Sam Barlow high school is filled with many excellant teachers who love what they’re doing and many caring staff who take a lot of pride in their work and for this school, especially the principal. Although there are many students who lack respect for the school and other students. While I enjoy learning at Barlow, I do wish school was less stressful and filled with more people who care about education and treat others with respect.
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    The teachers were so respected and very knowledgeable and good! I never had a bad teacher here. They had a strong Christian demographic, which I liked a lot. The athletics were great. I never experienced drama. I wish there were more AP classes offered and more students who pursued academics as I did.
    Sam Barlow could deal with students better. This is a lack of communication between administrators and students. Something needs to be done to bridge the gap. The faculty who works with college preparation are outstanding. The resources are great. However, the push for kids to actually reach out for that help is not quite there.