Oregonβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊSam Barlow High School

Sam Barlow High School

PublicGrades 9–12
Gresham, Oregon Β· Gresham-Barlow SD 10J
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,635
Student:Teacher25.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch82%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 370
1,635
Total Enrollment
State avg: 76%
82%+6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Sam Barlow High School is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Gresham, Oregon. The school enrolls 1,635 students. It is part of the Gresham-Barlow SD 10J district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Oregon state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25.2:1 β€” larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
82% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictGresham-Barlow SD 10J
County41051
CityGresham
ZIP97080
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID410600001041

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,635
White58.7%
Hispanic / Latino24.5%
Black / African American3.5%
Asian4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.0%
Two or More Races7.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
58.7%
Hispanic
24.5%
Black
3.5%
Asian
4.0%
Two+
7.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %82%
State Avg76%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)