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Oregon Episcopal School
Private School
Portland, OR
PK, K-12
87 reviews
#2 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
Junior: As an upper school student, I love the community and the overall school. Every single teacher is always willing to coach, guide, advise, support, and speak with their students. One of the few things I would like to see change at the school is connectivity between the upper school and middle school. As an attendee of both the upper school and middle school, I felt that the schooling process was very different. This, of course, is to be expected to a degree. However, being that the upper school is so physically close, I wish that there was more interconnectivity between the two schooling facilities. Additionally, I wish that the middle school was better at holding students accountable for their actions in and out of the classroom. In permitting subpar behavior, the school can become subject to being a bystander to traumatizing and unsafe experiences for its students. Yet, still a great school that provides its students with incredible opportunities and resources for their futures.
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870 Students
8:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Jesuit High School
Private School
Portland, OR
9-12
252 reviews
#3 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
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.
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1,255 Students
15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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School of Science & Technology
Beaverton School District, OR
9-12
44 reviews
#1 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
Junior: Overall a great school, too bad it is closing/being merged. The atmosphere is very friendly and everybody is overall very welcoming. There is nerd culture but it isn't a big problem because of the lack of cliques and stuff. The food could be better but that goes for every high school really. The teachers are probably the best part about the school because they take the time to get to know each student and care for them and see them as more than a grade but as a person.
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162 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lakeridge High School
Lake Oswego School District, OR
9-12
180 reviews
#3 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
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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1,157 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Valley Catholic School
Private School
Beaverton, OR
PK, K-12
71 reviews
#4 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
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.
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1,055 Students
12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Mary's Academy
Private School
Portland, OR
9-12
304 reviews
#6 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
Junior: My name is Lily and I am a current junior at St Mary’s. I honestly wasn’t planning to go to a private school for high school, let alone an all girls school, but I am really glad that I chose to! From the first shadow visit, I felt at home. Not in a cheesy way, I promise. The environment is welcoming and free of harsh judgement, and I think that comes from the all-girls experience. Classroom discussions have a mature quality that I feel was lacking in my co-ed schools.
Having such a wide range of clubs and extracurriculars ensures that you will feel like you belong. Having a challenging academic environment is really very rewarding. There is always someone that can help you if you’re struggling, as well. The academic support center has been a big help for me, as well as friends and teachers. The teachers here at SMA have your best interest at heart and will always find time to help you. My biggest piece of advice is to use the activity blocks and studies provided to get work done.
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685 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Lake Oswego Senior High School
Lake Oswego School District, OR
9-12
236 reviews
#4 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
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.
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1,277 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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West Linn High School
West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR
9-12
304 reviews
#5 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
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!
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1,866 Students
25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Westview High School
Beaverton School District, OR
9-12
515 reviews
#6 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
Senior: Westview is a great school! Most of the teachers really care about what they teach. There is a wide selection of AP classes as well as free dual-credit classes taught in-school by PCC certified teachers. The athletics, performing arts, and machinery departments are great as well. With any large group of teachers, though, there are bound to be bad eggs. They don't really detract from the experience, but just be prepared.

The student body is huge, so you meet new people every day. There's not really "cliques" more like friend groups because it's impossible to know everyone. Classism is a big issue, though, due to it's location near Nike/Intel. There's also a very high pressure to take a lot of AP courses. People tend to look down on someone who's "only" taking 1 AP class.
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2,466 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Stephen's Academy
Private School
Beaverton, OR
PK, K-12
35 reviews
#7 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
Parent: SSA is a great school. We have seen the seeds of biblical truth which SSA has sown into our daughter’s lives. The school education and curriculum is great, and the students learn all about godly characters like respect, honor and integrity. One area which is not as efficient in the school is extracurriculars. You won’t find as many as public school, but nevertheless, SSA is a great school with wonderful teachers, curriculum and lots of parent involvement. We are proud to be an SSA family!
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243 Students
11:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic High School
Private School
Vancouver, WA
9-12
21 reviews
#8 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
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.
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188 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Central Catholic High School
Private School
Portland, OR
9-12
231 reviews
#9 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
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.
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881 Students
14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Wilsonville High School
West Linn-Wilsonville School District, OR
9-12
221 reviews
#7 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
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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1,220 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sunset High School
Beaverton School District, OR
9-12
445 reviews
#9 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
Senior: Great school, most of the teachers are nice and they care about the students! Sunset has pretty good school spirit and has purple-friday's almost every gameday. I really appreciate how some of my teachers take the time to check up on me once in a while to see how I'm doing... it really makes me think that they care about me and my future. Sunset's student government program is super fun and they work really hard to give the student body an amazing high school experience. Specifically, Sunset Homecomings are always so amazing and over-the-top. They go above and beyond every year with decorations and work their hardest to put on a fabulous dance. Academic wise, Sunset as a whole typically has an above-average student body. We have really smart kids from all over the beaverton/portland area who participate in advanced/IB classes. Every student at Sunset is required to at least take one IB class which is super cool!
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2,082 Students
23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Camas High School
Camas School District, WA
9-12
434 reviews
#10 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
Alum: Overall, my experience at Camas High School was incredibly pleasant. We're fortunate in that we have very active parents, wonderful teachers, and well-funded programs. My only qualms are the lack of funding and community support for the arts and the extreme lack of diversity. The music, theatre, and arts programs are excellent at Camas, but I never experienced the same kind of support from the community or administration that sports got. Alongside that, Camas lacks diversity. As a student of color myself, I did not have a large community of fellow students of color. This definitely felt isolating at times. However, overall Camas is a wonderful place to spend your high school years. The school does a fantastic job of preparing you for post-graduation life, whatever that path may be.
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2,180 Students
21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Westside Christian High School
Private School
Tigard, OR
9-12
49 reviews
#10 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
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.
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185 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Vancouver School of Arts & Academics
Vancouver School District, WA
6-12
108 reviews
#12 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
Senior: I love my school. I am so sad that I can’t spend my last year (7th year) at school physically. The teachers and programs are amazing. The negatives are of course, the lack of sports, lack of world language classes, math and science and advanced classes. The problem is that there are not enough students to have more options to take more advanced courses. But overall, if those aren’t dealbreakers to you, I couldn’t recommend this school enough!
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581 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Portland Christian Jr/Sr High School
Private School
Portland, OR
6-12
49 reviews
#11 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
Alum: With every school experience, there are highs and lows. Overall the teachers were extremely nice and super helpful. I learned valuable lessons and most of my classes, with an exceptions of a few classes. I think it would be helpful if the school did a better job of screening teachers' teaching abilities/styles before hiring them. Also, I found the way the school approached college prep was very unhelpful. I found myself having to try and navigate through the ins and outs of college applications and financial stresses mostly on my own. I would have loved more help when it came to things like the SATs, applications, scholarships, and internship opportunities especially since I had very little parent involvement at home. I also wish the school had a larger variety of extra-curriculars. I realize that private schools are working on a tight budget, but even small improvements in these areas would be amazing. Despite these critiques, I really enjoyed my time there and wouldn't take it back
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220 Students
10:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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La Salle Catholic College Preparatory
Private School
Milwaukie, OR
9-12
203 reviews
#12 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
Senior: All schools and institutions can of course use improvements, but my experience at La Salle has been fantastic, thus the five-star review. My favorite part about La Salle is the teachers. The teachers at my school are phenomenal and hard to find anywhere else. They care so much about their students and their work and their subjects, and they provide such great instruction and classes as well. There is a wide variety of extracurriculars and options for students to be involved in, as well as wonderful student support through the school and everyone involved in it. There is a unique sense of community at La Salle and everything is carried out with a mission of providing students with a quality education. I feel that I have grown immensely through my time at La Salle, in my knowledge, my capacity and passion for learning, my interests, and as a person.
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700 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Southridge High School
Beaverton School District, OR
9-12
370 reviews
#13 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
Senior: Southridge High School is fantastic. The administration here support all of their students; performing arts students, academic achievements, and athletic victories are all honored and recognized by the entire school. The school is academically rigorous and the teachers and counselors want each of their students to succeed. It's never awkie to be a hawkie at Southridge! The one thing I wish had been different is the IB program. Although I love the difficult classes, I find AP classes teach me more and are more geared towards students' success.
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1,440 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Union High School
Evergreen Public Schools, WA
9-12
472 reviews
#14 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
Alum: Union was the place that I got to know myself as a person and to develop greater relationships with others. I was part of their music program and I loved being in the choir here! It is equally competitive and fun to learn and grow in musicality. The other departments like, DECCA to the sports are very successful and rank high for their achievements every year. They also have a program that helps you to prepare for college and to leave here feeling ready to face the world.
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1,993 Students
22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Veritas School
Private School
Newberg, OR
PK, K-12
15 reviews
#13 Best Private High Schools in Portland Area
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!
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230 Students
13:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Grant High School
Portland Public Schools, OR
9-12
284 reviews
#15 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
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.
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1,636 Students
20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Sherwood High School
Sherwood School District, OR
9-12
284 reviews
#17 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
Junior: Sherwood High School is located in Sherwood, Oregon. This high school does in fact offer a great variety of classes to take! There are lots of electives and computer classes and there is something for everyone! I also liked how the schedule was broken down into trimesters therefore you can take more classes and test different things to see what you like. They also offer a great deal of dual credit classes and ap (advanced placement) courses! The councilors and most of the teaching staff is very helpful as well. Every teacher I had wanted to see me exceed and helped me do that. The only down side is how crowded the school is. Also some of the teachers in the math department do not know what they are doing or they just do not want to help you.
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1,684 Students
24:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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Vancouver iTech Preparatory
Vancouver School District, WA
6-12
19 reviews
#19 Best Public High Schools in Portland Area
Junior: I am currently a student at iTech Preparatory and I love the program! We are a project-based and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) school built on collaboration and creativity. I love iTech because it encourages students to work outside of the box. We are also about to get our own building (since we have been staying in the Clark College building on WSUV campus). The building is phenomenal and has been built around who we are as a school. I would encourage students to join iTech because it is an experience you will never forget.
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401 Students
18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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West Hills Christian School
Private School
Portland, OR
K-8
7 reviews
Parent: We love West Hills! Rigorous academics w/ many opportunities for kids to discover and develop their God-given individual gifts and interests (athletics, musicals, band, art, PE, reading competitions, STEM, geography bees, after school clubs, etc.). Our kids love participating in athletics at West Hills -- track, swimming, and basketball -- and the coaches invest so much to help them have fun and grow. There’s a great sense of comradery among the students, both in and out of the classroom. The facilities are safe, impeccably maintained, and the small class sizes support exceptional learning opportunities (dedicated science lab, STEM lab, library, music room, art room, etc.). WHCS is an incredible community and we thank God for the talented and dedicated group of teachers who faithfully deliver an outstanding education that continues to help our kids grow in Christ spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally.
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250 Students
9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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St. Stephen's and St. Agnes School
Private School
Alexandria, VA
PK, K-12
117 reviews
Parent: We have experienced the lower, middle, and upper schools and our children have had extraordinary teachers who have taken the time to get to know and appreciate them as individuals. Small class size (around 16 kids per class) contributes to this, but it’s just as much about the genuine interest and care that they show our children. Every time our teenagers rave about their teachers at dinner (a frequent occurrence!) my wife and I feel so fortunate that the strong connections they formed with teachers in the Lower School have been replicated in the other divisions. Our kids have different strengths and interests and they have each found a home and great friends through academics, the arts and athletics. Speaking of the arts, our daughter was so excited to watch the Tonys with friends and then learn that next year’s theater/arts trip to NYC will include seeing Hadestown and having dinner with the cast!
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1,130 Students
7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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KIPP Dc Connect Academy Public Charter School
PK, K
323 Students
16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio
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