Hillsboro High School is a public high school in Hillsboro, Oregon, United States, and is the oldest high school in the Hillsboro School District. It is also the smallest high school in the district.
Serving 1,343 students in grades 9-12, Hillsboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Top 50% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hillsboro High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hillsboro High School's student population of 1,343 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
1913
Colors
Royal blue, Scarlet
School Rankings
Hillsboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hillsboro High School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#901 out of 1174 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
55%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
30%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hillsboro High School's ranking?
Hillsboro High School is ranked #901 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Hillsboro High School often compared to?
Hillsboro High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Century High School, Glencoe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hillsboro High School?
The graduation rate of Hillsboro High School is 84%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Hillsboro High School?
1,343 students attend Hillsboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Hillsboro High School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hillsboro High School?
Hillsboro High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hillsboro High School offer ?
Hillsboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hillsboro High School part of?
Hillsboro High School is part of Hillsboro SD 1j School District.
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