Clackamas County Public High Schools with the Best Teachers

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Lakeridge High School
Lake Oswego School District, OR
9-12
175 reviews
#1 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Junior: I love Lakeridge! I transferred here at the start of Sophomore year, and have not regretted my decision at all. I think the staff in the office really stood out to me from the beginning because they were all so willing to accommodate my needs and get to know me. Most of the faculty here are very well-spoken, understanding, and work to get to know their student on personal levels. My counselor is also incredibly helpful and always works to ensure that I am getting the most out of my schedule. I already knew a lot of people before going into it, which definitely aided my time there and gives me a different perspective than a transfer student who comes knowing nobody. There are definitely pros and cons to every high school, but I am really glad I chose Lakeridge High School.
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A+
Overall Niche Grade
A+
Teachers
1,157 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lake Oswego Senior High School
Lake Oswego School District, OR
9-12
235 reviews
#2 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Senior: 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.
Read 235 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
A
Teachers
1,277 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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West Linn High School
West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR
9-12
303 reviews
#3 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Senior: West Linn was a great place to go to school. The teachers and staff at the school are outstanding. I am a proud student. I grew up in the area and have been a part of the culture for my whole life. The schools focus on academics and sports are what make it one of the top schools in Oregon. I found my best friends at West Linn High School. I acquired relationships at that school that I will never forget. I will forever appreciate the schools ability to be accepting of all people. I felt supported and loved by many of the staff and as a recent graduate of the school I am now proud to call those staff members my friends. Thanks West Linn. Go lions!
Read 303 Reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
A
Teachers
1,866 Students
25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Alliance Charter Academy
Oregon City School District, OR
K-12
31 reviews
#4 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Freshman: This is a great school. You should come join us! Best school in Oregon, hands down. The teachers are so nice and helpful, and the kids are all great. There are a lot of brilliantly talented and hard working students here, and they all love to study and to be with each other. I have learned so much here, and I will always remember my time with all the great teacher that work here.
Read 31 Reviews
A-
Overall Niche Grade
A
Teachers
376 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Clackamas Middle College
North Clackamas School District, OR
9-12
78 reviews
#5 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Niche User: A very good school. Expect to read a lot if you are going for nursing. The pre req classes will feel like you are teaching yourself, but after pushing yourself and receiving a good grade it's very rewarding. Plus you will feel more confident going into a program after you build good study habits through hard classes. The teachers are sweet and more than willing to help you, but you must make an effort to come to office hours!
Read 78 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
A-
Teachers
297 Students
44:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
North Clackamas School District, OR
9-12
67 reviews
#6 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Alum: I loved how welcoming my high school was. We had a big LGBTQ+ population and students at MAA were very welcoming of each others differences. Our teachers kept us focused, but they allowed us enough autonomy to choose how we decided to complete our projects and they let us work in groups. Which helped to build community among us, as peers. At MAA, we were given a lot of projects and work to do. At the time, I found this to be a difficult transition since in middle school there is not nearly as much work that we are tasked to do. However, as a first year college student, I can proudly say that these projects made me a better more focused student. And, this atmosphere really prepared me the work that I do in college. In addition to this, MAA works so well because we are a smaller community of students in the high school. Therefore, we have less students in each class. Which is helpful because it created a family like community!
Read 67 Reviews
B+
Overall Niche Grade
B+
Teachers
301 Students
164:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Wilsonville High School
West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR
9-12
221 reviews
#7 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Alum: Wilsonville High School is a great school with many great resources, people, and organizations. The community is close-knit and very supportive in the arts, sports, robotics, and other activities and events. The academics of Wilsonville High School are above average and there are many opportunities for students to do well with AP courses or Dual Enrollment credits. The teachers are excellent in what they do and most have interesting and engaging perspectives in their respective fields. Overall, Wilsonville High School is above average in many situations and is a very good school.
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A
Overall Niche Grade
B+
Teachers
1,220 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Putnam High School
North Clackamas School District, OR
9-12
150 reviews
#8 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Junior: At Rex Putnam, the teachers and staff are incredibly nice and understanding; they take the time to listen to you and support you through your high school career. The students here are also welcoming and friendly and it's easy to make friends here to make a connection. The classes are diverse, and we have so many to choose from, since we are connected with the Sabin Schellenberg Center which offers career opportunity programs which helps you pick what career might best fit your interest. There are also multiple clubs and sports to choose from such as basketball, football, soccer, wrestling, tennis, cheer leading, dance, the National Honors Society, Rocket Club, Robotics Club, the Unity Club (LGBTQ+), etc.
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B
Overall Niche Grade
B+
Teachers
1,173 Students
27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Colton High School
Colton School District, OR
9-12
60 reviews
#9 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Senior: Colton High School is a rural school with very few students. Many people from surrounding districts have transferred to Colton in order to escape the bullying and discrimination they find in larger schools. However, Colton does have its own problems much like anywhere else. The school has a very limited budget and therefore cannot afford to have many elective or pay for higher-end programs. Although, the teachers that Colton has chosen have a very good background in the subjects they teach, they are not given the budget to teach students using kinetic learning because they cannot purchase those materials most of the time. Also, extracurricular activities that would keep children well engaged in the classroom are very limited. Most clubs a larger school supports do not exists because the staff is short and they cannot afford to hire another member or provide necessary equipment for individual groups.
Read 60 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
B+
Teachers
194 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Clackamas High School
North Clackamas School District, OR
9-12
449 reviews
#10 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Senior: I have never felt unsafe at Clackamas High School. I mostly focused on my academics, which were thorough. I had many classes to choose from, including Career Technical Education. I've taken advantage of the numerous elective options and am grateful that I had that opportunity. I've had a few teachers who were somewhat incompetent, but never genuinely mean. My counselor and teachers are supportive of me and want me to succeed. However, I do feel disconnected from the administration and the school culture and spirit because my school is huge (over 3000 students). I have low school spirit. My school also isn't diverse, which is unfortunate, but neither is Clackamas, so CHS can't really do anything to fix it. We have several fantastic programs: sports teams that consistently place well at competitions, the choir program is great, and the theater program is amazing. Despite a few downsides, Clackamas High School has provided a pretty good high school experience for me!
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B+
Overall Niche Grade
B
Teachers
2,564 Students
30:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Summit Community College High School
Estacada School District, OR
9-12
9 reviews
#11 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Junior: The early college program allows ready students to pursue college credit while still in high school. The program is free and opened to the majority of students, it’s diverse and accepts different cultures and ideas.
Read 9 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
B
Teachers
174 Students
— Student-Teacher Ratio
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Milwaukie High School
North Clackamas School District, OR
9-12
98 reviews
#12 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Alum: I really enjoyed my high school experience at MHS. I was involved in sports and music for all four years of high school. This allowed me the opportunity to connect with a variety of different students, faculty, and the community of Milwaukie as a whole. There is such a rich history at Milwaukie because there are several faculty that I knew who went to Milwaukie High School and decided to return because they enjoyed it so much. Also, the faculty and staff at MHS truly care about the academic and personal growth of the students that attend there. I knew that even if I was not close to a faculty member, I could still approach them with questions and they would be more than happy to help me.
Read 98 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
B
Teachers
828 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Estacada High School
Estacada School District, OR
9-12
81 reviews
#13 Best Public High School Teachers in Clackamas County
Alum: Estacada High School is a fairly small school that, although lacking in resources and renovations, is part of a very tight-knit community. If students are willing to put in the effort, they can certainly do very well at this school. Not all of the teachers have been great, but the ones who have been there for years are usually the best!
Read 81 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
B
Teachers
482 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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New Urban High School
North Clackamas School District, OR
9-12
7 reviews
High School Junior: It was a great school and gained many credit but no Im looking for a school to better prep me for college.
Read 7 Reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
B-
Teachers
144 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences
Oregon City School District, OR
8-12
16 reviews
Alum: They were very willing to completely pay for me to take full-time classes at the community college for two years.
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C+
Overall Niche Grade
B-
Teachers
194 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Gladstone High School
Gladstone School District, OR
9-12
96 reviews
Senior: Overall it's a decent experience. A few of the teachers are amazing, but the majority fall short. Lots of energy gets put into helping disadvantaged students, so much that the standards are lowered and less opportunities are created for above average students. School pride is amazing though, and athletics are a big deal.
Read 96 Reviews
B-
Overall Niche Grade
B-
Teachers
658 Students
24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Molalla High School
Molalla River School District, OR
9-12
98 reviews
Senior: Throughout my time at Molalla High School I have been offered multiple opportunities to better myself or to serve my community through volunteer work. Most of the teachers here care very deeply about the success of their students and it shows through their teaching styles. Not only do teachers care about their students but I also believe that most students care about their peers. This is shown through multiple times in the year when the student body rallies together for causes greater than ourselves like when our high school dedicates 3 weeks to raise money for families in our community that are in financial need.
Read 98 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
B-
Teachers
762 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oregon Trail Academy
Oregon Trail School District, OR
K-12
6 reviews
Alum: Teachers are very invested and present in the student’s academic journey. With a small class and the same teachers, a rhythm is created in each class and bonds form between students and teachers. Teachers understand the difficulty of the IB program and are flexible to use the best teaching methods for each class. The main faults of this school don’t lie with the teaching staff or curriculum, but with the facilities and funding. OTA is in need of renovations.
Read 6 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
B-
Teachers
272 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oregon City Senior High School
Oregon City School District, OR
9-12
345 reviews
Senior: My overall experience with Oregon City High School was good. Because of the large student body, there are quite a few class options including a considerable amount of Honors and AP classes. Many of my teachers, especially those teaching more advanced classes, were extremely dedicated to the success of their students, and were willing to spend extra time after class explaining material or offer an extension when needed. The school has a pretty typical social scene, with widely attended football games in the fall and a few school dances throughout the year. There are several clubs, and students can talk to the administration and create their own if they feel inclined. As far as I know, our sports teams aren't the best, but many people I know have really enjoyed their time playing.
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B+
Overall Niche Grade
B-
Teachers
1,984 Students
26:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Canby High School
Canby School District, OR
9-12
165 reviews
Junior: My experience at Canby High School has been amazing. I’ve found my best friends. The teachers are incredibly helpful no matter what you need. The counselors are always available to help. I was really nervous going into high school because I had never gone to school in the district but my counselor, teachers, and coaches were extremely welcoming, helpful, and nice. I haven’t had any bad experiences at school so far. I live in a small town where pretty much everyone knows everyone. All the students are there to support sports. Everyone gets excited for everyone. The only thing that I wish was different is the school speaking out on controversial topics. The school speaks out about mental health but nothing else. Especially right now in the world the school should be showing support for the black lives matter movement.
Read 165 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
B-
Teachers
1,402 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Arts & Technology High School
West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR
9-12
3 reviews
Alum: The school is amazing! Art tech was created for students who don't function well in main stream classes. The staff is amazing, they care about the students and get to know them on a personal level allowing the students to form a trusting bond. The Art tech staff want to see all of their students succeed and be the best students they can be. The school is working towards expanding so I hope that they will be able to keep the one on one student and teacher interactions, and keep the class sizes on the smaller size.
Read 3 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
B-
Teachers
98 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sandy High School
Oregon Trail School District, OR
9-12
148 reviews
Senior: My experience at Sandy High School was the best experience I've ever had at a school. I enjoyed every second of my high school experience thanks to the students, teachers and staff. This school is very well organized and has many different opportunities for each student as an individual. I have gotten the best education because the teachers there genuinely care about their students. Thanks to my school counselor I have gotten so much done that I only needed 2 credits at the start of my Senior year and I know exactly what I want to do after high school. I would consider myself friends with most of the students at Sandy High School and they're all amazing and respectful individuals. I believe the friends I have made will be my life long friends. I also got the chance to be a part of Sandy's Varsity cheer team which was the best! The girls are amazing and so are the coaches. I am very proud to be a Pioneer! Go Sandy!
Read 148 Reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
C+
Teachers
1,397 Students
27:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oregon City Service Learning Academy
Oregon City School District, OR
9-12
6 reviews
Senior: Ocsla for me was a wild but fun school to be in a good way of course . This school has endless possibilities and hope for all students in bettering their lives ,they make sure their future looks bright . They provide students with excellent education and endless help. Overall this school is very warm welcoming ,helpful and a chance to be a better you.
Read 6 Reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
C+
Teachers
182 Students
17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Renaissance Public Academy
Molalla River School District, OR
3-12
2 reviews
Alum: I loved the education I got at this school, but it was often times very hit and miss with the teachers. I had a few of the best teachers I have ever had, but I also had some that just weren't great at teaching material or connecting with students.
Read 2 Reviews
C+
Overall Niche Grade
C
Teachers
96 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Oregon Virtual Academy
Online School
North Bend School District, OR
K-12
19 reviews
Junior: ORVA has a lot of pros and cons. Some of the great things about my school include flexibility in scheduling and great, committed teachers. It is really nice to be able to call, e-mail, text, or connect virtually in real time whenever you need help. There are also lots of national clubs and school wide groups you can join such as the ORVA chapter of the National Honor Society, the yearbook committee, etc. The school also makes an effort to host in person events across the state to help students connect and socialize with one and other. One of the things I dislike about ORVA is that in requires a lot of screen time. I would say approximately 80 to 90% of my work is completed online. In addition to this, no honors or AP classes are offered which is a bit frustrating. Lastly, sometimes the system is a bit glitchy at times. This frequently makes me late for my live classes and causes a lot of stress.
Read 19 Reviews
C
Overall Niche Grade
1,900 Students
28:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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