2023 Best Schools Offering AP Courses in the Portland Area

• Portland, OR•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  98 reviews

Parent: As a parent, I have been super impressed with the intentional efforts by OES that goes in to creating a sense of community and belonging. Teachers are experts in their subject areas but more importantly they are experts in knowing their students. Small class sizes and gathering together has empowered my child to feel safe and known and because of this they are more inclined to try new things, ask questions and step out of their comfort zone. And that’s where real learning happens. Thank you OES!... Read 98 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 870

• Student-teacher ratio 8:1

• Portland, OR•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.24 out of 5  267 reviews

Senior: Don’t let the four stars dissuade you from applying or attending! Jesuit High School’s motto is “Men and Women for Others;” in other words, community comes first. After four years, I’m not sure I could’ve have picked a better high school to go to; you will meet people who are passionate, driven, and caring. Though competitive and rigorous, Jesuit offers learning opportunities every minute you are there. Their response to the coronavirus pandemic has been quick and professional, and the teachers, which are one of the highlights of the school have been flexible and positive. A mostly traditional school, Jesuit does not offer many opportunities for hands-on learning, with the exception of a few classes including visual arts, journalism, and environmental science, to name a few. Yet even with a more structured curriculum, Jesuit excels in making students feel welcome and worthwhile.... Read 267 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,284

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Lake Oswego School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.06 out of 5  251 reviews

Senior: Lake Oswego High School is one of the best public high school in the State of Oregon. What makes the school top drawer are the teachers and administration who are dedicated to higher learning and helping each student be their best version of themselves. Although the gym and pool and other sports fields are dated, the classrooms and facilities are as good as they come. There is excellent support for special needs students and those that need remedial help. For those looking for a college prep HS, LOHS offers over 20 AP classes, honors classes and many opportunities to engage in clubs and student leadership as well as play in Class 5a Varsity sports.... Read 251 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,251

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Portland, OR•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  328 reviews

Sophomore: I love this school! All my teachers have been great, everyone is really nice for the most part and I really enjoy the all-girls environment. I feel like I am challenged but the classes aren’t super hard and all my classmates care about school and engage in class. I can definitely see how it is not for some people but the atmosphere works perfectly for me. I am non-religious and though it is a catholic school, I’ve never felt like they were pushing it on me. Our theology classes cover a lot of topics besides Jesus and Christianity and the teachers are more focused on your interpretation instead of the religion itself. The only thing I would have to complain about is the dress code and the competitiveness. Though the teachers and staff try to not put an emphasis on grades/college, the average St Mary’s student will most likely be putting a lot of pressure on themselves and overloading with classes and extra curriculurs.... Read 328 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 660

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Lake Oswego School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.86 out of 5  203 reviews

Senior: Lakeridge High School is an open and inclusive environment, to a point. The student body of the school is composed of many individuals from affluent families. Although the school has clubs and societies for minority students to find people they can resonate with such as the Asian American Pacific Islander Club, Gay Straight Alliance, and Black Student Union, many students still feel that it is hard for them to resonate with people outside of those clubs. However, Lakeridge still has a predominantly positive student culture. Many students care about doing well. We have a culture of over achievement, and many AP classes for those that wish to take it. Our music and arts department is stellar. Our plays are near professional in quality. However, as with many schools, football seems to a lot of attention from the school district, which is a little ironic, because Lakeridge has a reputation for being an artsy high school.... Read 203 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,254

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Beaverton, OR•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  5 reviews

Senior: Valor Christian School International is second to none! The fact that our tuition not only pays for my outstanding education, but it also goes to support a child in a developing nation get a free education, clothes, and food makes me realized how one person can truly make a difference. Once I got into High School, I had the amazing opportunity to go and visit these kids in their country during our missions week. I got to see first hand how my family and I are helping spread hope to others. Valor's teachers and staff are always so uplifting and eager to help. They make each and every student feel valued and heard. Having come from public school, I was not anticipating the small class sizes or the one-on-one time each teachers is willing and ready to spend with me. If you don't understand, just ask, they'll help! After so many years here, I'm so grateful to this school for making me feel loved and accepted, and empowering me to do great things with my future.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 215

• Student-teacher ratio 10:1

• Beaverton School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  560 reviews

Senior: Overall, I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars. First, I can tell that this school and its related district care about the students' education. They provide opportunities like starting college a few years early through a program and providing several advanced classes that help you gain traction toward your future life. Additionally, the school seems to care about issues like bullying, mental health, etc. However, as someone who deeply cares about cleanliness, I know the school's hygiene isn't the best, specifically in areas like the restroom. Furthermore, while there are certainly some caring teachers, there are also some who are less than satisfactory. Finally, it feels a bit unorganized, particularly regarding assemblies and orientation.... Read 560 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 2,366

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Beaverton, OR•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 3.99 out of 5  78 reviews

Senior: I first started at Valley Catholic as a freshman and overall, I think that it is a great school. Because it is a college prep school, the education is outstanding and has really prepared me for college next year. The class sizes are fairly small, so that means that there is a lot more opportunities for one-on-one interactions with the teachers if you have any questions or concerns. The community is what really makes Valley Catholic special, however. As well as a high school, Valley Catholic also has a middle school, elementary school, and an early learning school, so a lot of the kids who grew up going to Valley Catholic also graduate from high school here. This gives older students opportunitues to help the younger students if they need it because we are all on the same campus. Because we are a Catholic school, the nuns come over from the church fairly often to help us not only grow intellectually, but spiritually as well. Valley Catholic is a great school and I highly reccomend it.... Read 78 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,055

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.88 out of 5  330 reviews

Alum: I loved experiencing all the typical events you would during high school - football games, spirit week, pep rally’s, and other fun events! My high school hosted tons of activities to get the community involved and it truly was a blast. Also was a part of choir performances and track meets.... Read 330 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,887

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Beaverton School District, OR•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 3.65 out of 5  154 reviews

Alum: The International School of Beaverton offers students a well-rounded education that promotes critical thinking skills that can be applied to other aspects of the student's life. In addition to this, students are welcomed into an environment that encourages their students to showcase their own cultures and identities while also promoting understanding between cultures. This is done with a lens of compassion and understanding. This is a great school for those students looking to find an environment of academic rigor, however, a downside to this is that most to all subjects are taught at a very fast rate, accompanied by a heavy workload which makes students feel overwhelmed. This results in many students leaving the school for another. However, in recent years the school has helped more students with this aspect of student's life by providing more mental health checks and options to mitigate stress and anxiety levels.... Read 154 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 867

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Vancouver, WA•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.3 out of 5  23 reviews

Senior: Seton is an amazing community. The rigor of academics is well balanced by the foundation of a family-like support system. When you come to Seton, you and your family are immediately welcomed with open arms. The well-versed staff and experienced administration make sure that they themselves live by the pillars as they strive to instill higher learning, deeper faith, and stronger character into each and everyone of their students. I can confidently say that when I graduate from Seton and head off to college this year, I am very prepared for college.... Read 23 reviews

• grade A

• Students 188

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Portland, OR•

• Private School•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4.13 out of 5  238 reviews

Senior: I am a senior at Central Catholic High School and when I say I made the right choice to attend cchs, I MADE THE RIGHT CHOICE. CCHS is such a welcoming community and invites everyone with open arms. I do not regret my decision to attend Central Catholic. At Central, I learned so much about myself and about my culture and about other people's cultures. Central has such a great community that everyone is part of the Ramily, as we are the Central Catholic Rams! The teachers and staff at Central are very helpful and amazing! As a person of color, the teachers make sure to support events we have as diversity groups and they remind other students to join the events. I really do love the school and the people there.... Read 238 reviews

• grade A

• Students 816

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 4 out of 5  234 reviews

Senior: Wilsonville High School is the only high school I have been enrolled in so it is very hard to compare. As I have lived through four years of the unthinkable, Wilsonville High School has been somewhere to lean back on and know that during Covid, they were there to help me in any way. Having relationships with teachers has been very beneficial for me, but rare to find. I have very strong relationships with one or two teachers, but especially this year it seemed like lots of teachers didn't care for the kids.... Read 234 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,212

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Camas School District, WA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.98 out of 5  460 reviews

Senior: Camas is a mainly white and privileged area, so not much diversity. However, teachers are excellent and sports are very competitive. Lots of resources for students to succeed!... Read 460 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,180

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Vancouver School District, WA•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.01 out of 5  114 reviews

Sophomore: This school provides and fosters a variety of artistic experiences. A good majority of the teachers that you will have care about your education and teach material in an engaging manor. Though this school has helped shape many others into a better person, artist, and student, this school is in any way "perfect". As some other reviews mentioned, the administration doesn't always handle issues within our school, though they are still willing to discuss any problems you may have. With the expansion of our school, the community feeling you used to have is lost, and you probably won't know everyone in your graduating class anymore. Academically, though many courses encourage curiosity and are challenging, the AP options (as of the 22/23 school year) are limited. Despite some negatives, that are present with any school, VSAA is truly such a special place and I would recommend attending.... Read 114 reviews

• grade A

• Students 598

• Student-teacher ratio 21:1

• Tigard, OR•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.17 out of 5  53 reviews

Parent: After an extensive high school search, Westside Christian was a clear choice. This school has been a profound blessing to our family! Our daughter is a Westside graduate and our son is currently a junior there. We have watched both our children thrive in this loving environment filled with gifted teachers and administrators who have found their calling. Westside is certainly strong academically and our daughter found herself extremely well-prepared for college, having taken advantage of Westside’s numerous concurrent credit classes. Yet, Westside offers so much more. The student body is kind, the art and music programs are strong and the athletic program is filled with opportunities. But perhaps our favorite thing about Westside is their commitment to putting their mission statement into action. If your child attends this school they will definitely be prayed for, guided with love and grace and ultimately shown the love of Christ.... Read 53 reviews

• grade A

• Students 185

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Portland Public Schools, OR•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.62 out of 5  303 reviews

Junior: Out of any high school, I think that Grant High is one of the most racially involved. Every quarter we have a student-led race talk session, which creates a safe space for everyone to speak. So far, we have covered: cultural appropriation, immigration laws, gentrification, tokenization, redlining, etc. Additionally, we have an annual cultural kickback where all the affinity groups (JSU, APIA, BSU, MECHA, IPSU) organize an assembly where they speak about a relevant race issue and serve food related to the associated groups. It's a very fun way to learn about someones culture. Not only does Grant address race issues, but also LGBTQ+ issues. During reconstruction, simple men and women's bathrooms were replaced with gender neutral bathrooms, to make sure that everyone is comfortable. Instead of a huge room with numerous stalls, individual stalls were made with actual door handles. Other than these trendsetting qualities, theres a ton of school spirit and I'm thankful to be going to Grant.... Read 303 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,966

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Newberg, OR•

• Private School•

• PK, K-12

• •
  Rating 4.31 out of 5  16 reviews

Parent: We have been at Veritas for about 5 years, and I am deeply impressed with the culture and curriculum. While no school is perfect, I see such a deep committment to the good, true, and beautiful, and it is woven throughout all of school life. My children have grown so much, so much indeed, that they are becoming students who know how to learn. People say that kids who attend Veritas are "just different." It's true, good, and beautiful. Join us!... Read 16 reviews

• grade A

• Students 230

• Student-teacher ratio 13:1

• Milwaukie, OR•

• Private School•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.84 out of 5  209 reviews

Senior: La Salle has some really great teachers that really care about the students! My biggest complaints are the lack of communication also with the religious aspect. They told me that while the school is religious they do not push religion but it definitely feels pushed. Sometimes teachers but mostly admins are pretty unclear. Overall the school has a really positive influence, and I highly recommend.... Read 209 reviews

• grade A

• Students 630

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Portland, OR•

• Private School•

• 6-12

• •
  Rating 4.09 out of 5  56 reviews

Senior: Portland Christian Jr./Sr. High School has the most amazing community. There has never once been a time where I have felt unwelcome at school, and I feel as though that is very rare. All of my teachers and classmates are very encouraging and I can think of no safer place to grow academically and socially than at that school. As for something that I would like to see grow in the school, I think that there could be a bit more diversity amongst the students as well as more staff intervention when necessary amongst the younger students.... Read 56 reviews

• grade A

• Students 278

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Hillsboro School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  355 reviews

Alum: My high school experience was unforgettable! Everyone, students and teachers, were all really accepting and kind. There were many different cliques but everyone had a friend from each group. The teachers were willing to work with students that needed accommodations. Overall, the staff was all very accepting of each and every students. Very few teachers played favorites. Drama was dealt with and staff was trustworthy. I was in leadership and really enjoyed every moment of it. The events were fun and diverse. The band and art programs were and are amazing! I felt adequately prepared for university.... Read 355 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,517

• Student-teacher ratio 25:1

• Sherwood School District, OR•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  299 reviews

Senior: Sherwood high school has a very involved community that is keen on making a safe environment for students to foster their interests and prepare themselves for college. From its variety of AP/Dual credit college courses and high-level education and credit requirements, Sherwood high school is a great place to feel welcome and learn!... Read 299 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,619

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Evergreen Public Schools, WA•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 4.05 out of 5  498 reviews

Senior: Entering Union was fairly frightening as I pass by thousands of new faces along with large buildings surrounding the courtyard. Through Union, I learned a great share of skills from time management, responsibilities and perseverance. My journey of learning these new set of skills also allowed me to meet some amazing people that encouraged me to strive for the best. With Union offering many after school events and clubs, I was able to meet new people and step out of my comfort zone. Union High School also encouraged me to challenge myself academically by giving me opportunities to take Advanced Placement courses. I was quite hesitant taking these courses at first, however, my fellow peers and classmates encouraged and gave me advice. This allowed me to feel much more comfortable to eventually step up to take the courses. As I'm nearing the end of my journey at Union, I'm satisfied with the amazing people I met along with learning important skills I'll continue to use in the future.... Read 498 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 2,056

• Student-teacher ratio 24:1

• Evergreen Public Schools, WA•

• 9-12

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  Rating 3.79 out of 5  430 reviews

Senior: It's great being able to stay indoors with the new building, but with the new building came more rules and it can be a hassle when half of the doors to get to other parts of campus are locked during lunches - I understand where it's coming from but still an inconvenience. They're trying to prioritize safety more this year and yet the walls are windows and the blinds are see-through? There's some questionable staff but most of the teachers/staff I've had or encountered are decent. Our student body gets pretty involved with what they do, whether that be clubs, athletics, performing arts, etc. It's nice that there's the option to independent study; some teachers end up making it more confusing than it is.... Read 430 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,669

• Student-teacher ratio 22:1

• Beaverton School District, OR•

• 9-12

• •
  Rating 3.67 out of 5  380 reviews

Alum: I really did love this school. I never had a teacher I truly didn't like/get along with, and I had a couple teachers I really connected with (particularly art teachers). The colors and the layout of the school were nice, and having the four different sections of the school made it easy to navigate. There were many clubs to participate in so there was something for everyone!... Read 380 reviews

• grade A minus

• Students 1,481

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1