About Portland Public Schools
| At Portland Public Schools, this is our goal: By the end of elementary, middle and high school, every student by name will meet or exceed academic standards and will be fully prepared to make productive life decisions. Portland Public Schools is an equal opportunity educator and employer. |
Portland Public Schools, founded in 1851, is an urban school district in Portland, Oregon. With approximately 47,000 students in 81 schools, it is the largest school district in the Pacific Northwest.
PPS students participate in diverse programs and learning opportunities that are supported by teachers, families, community members, nonprofit organizations, local businesses and higher education institutions, including Portland State University, Portland Community College, Oregon Health and Science University, and the University of Oregon.
District overview 2011-12 (PDF)
More information
Student achievement
- Milestones
- School report cards and AYP reports (select "Portland SD 1J" from the menu)
- State assessment results
- Graduation Rate
School information
- Find your neighborhood school
- PPS schools
- Education Options
- Enrollment and demographics
- Languages spoken by PPS families
- Student rights and responsibilities (full version, handbook, brochure)
- Transfers
- English as a Second Language overview
Other
Location: Portland Public Schools Contact: 503-916-2000, email |
