Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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Adrienne C. Nelson High School ranks 110 th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Adrienne C. Nelson High School is a public high school located in Happy Valley, Oregon, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,382 students. It is part of the North Clackamas School District, which is ranked 54 out of 140 school districts in Oregon and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Adrienne C. Nelson High School has shown strong academic performance, with 53.9% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts (ELA) and 23.9% proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2023-2024 school year. These scores are significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school's performance in Science is also noteworthy, with 24% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, compared to the district's 25.5% and the state's 32%. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates were even higher, at 65% and 38.8%, respectively. The school has also demonstrated strong performance across different student subgroups, particularly for English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 1st out of 9 Oregon high schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and for Gifted and Talented students, ranking 6th out of 75 Oregon high schools in the 2022-2023 school year.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Putnam High School and Clackamas High School, Adrienne C. Nelson High School outperforms them in academic proficiency rates for both ELA and Mathematics. However, the school's performance for White students has declined, ranking 177th out of 244 Oregon high schools in ELA for the 2023-2024 school year, which is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions.

Detail:

Public 9-12

14897 SE Parklane Dr
Happy Valley, OR 97015-5518

(503) 353-5750

District: North Clackamas School District 12

SchoolDigger Rank:
110^th of 268 Oregon High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,294

Feeder schools for Adrienne C. Nelson High School:

Elementary:	Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary
	Happy Valley Elementary School
	Scouters Mountain Elementary
	Verne A Duncan Elementary School
Middle:	Happy Valley Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 28.5

Number of students: 1,430

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.7%

Asian:

21.7%

Hispanic:

13.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Adrienne C. Nelson High School ranks better than 59% of high schools in Oregon. It also ranks 3^rd among 7 ranked high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.88. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Adrienne C. Nelson High School has the largest high school student body size in the North Clackamas School District 12. Student population at Adrienne C. Nelson High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (51.7%), Asian (21.7%), Hispanic (13%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Adrienne C. Nelson High School is 28.5. 4 high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Adrienne C. Nelson High School employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Adrienne C. Nelson High School is $12,294. 5 high schools in the North Clackamas School District 12 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Adrienne C. Nelson High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Adrienne C. Nelson High School 110^th of 268 Oregon public high schools. (See Adrienne C. Nelson High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

North Clackamas School District 12:

SchoolDigger ranks North Clackamas School District 12 54^th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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Rank History for all students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.94	30^th	258	88.4%
2024	51.88	110^th	268	59.0%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	66.90	19^th	69	72.5%
2024	51.71	30^th	68	55.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	25.23	8^th	9	11.1%
2024	82.85	1^st	9	88.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	47.63	35^th	80	56.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	88.33	16^th	224	92.9%
2024	32.75	107^th	170	37.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.19	22^nd	200	89.0%
2024	60.55	69^th	213	67.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	81.34	6^th	75	92.0%
2024	58.35	36^th	69	47.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	84.55	26^th	214	87.9%
2024	41.87	114^th	216	47.2%

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Rank History for Asian students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.23	8^th	37	78.4%
2024	55.85	16^th	35	54.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.18	48^th	134	64.2%
2024	54.09	41^st	132	68.9%

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Rank History for White students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	OR State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	76.14	45^th	237	81.0%
2024	31.53	177^th	244	27.5%

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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2022	587	21	195	155	1	3	95	3	1060
2023	739	40	274	196	2	2	123	6	1382
2024	740	50	311	186	3	2	131	7	1430

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1060	41.7	25.3	n/a
2023	1382	51.2	26.9	24.4
2024	1430	50.0	28.5	34.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	1060	41.7	25.3	n/a
2023	1382	51.2	26.9	24.4
2024	1430	50.0	28.5	34.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Adrienne C. Nelson High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$875 (7.0%)	$11,580 (93.0%)	$12,455
2023	$1,204 (9.8%)	$11,090 (90.2%)	$12,294

Data source: Oregon Department of Education

Schools Near Adrienne C. Nelson High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSAS English Language Arts (2024)				OSAS Mathematics (2024)				OSAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	OSAS English Language Arts 11th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 6th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 7th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 8th Grade	OSAS Mathematics 11th Grade	OSAS Science 8th Grade	OSAS Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Adrienne C. Nelson High School	Public	9-12	14897 SE Parklane Dr	Happy Valley	97015	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5750	1,430	50	28.5	34.9%	740 (51.7%)	50 (3.5%)	186 (13.0%)	311 (21.7%)	3 (0.2%)	2 (0.1%)	131 (9.2%)	51.9	110^th of 268 public high schools	59.0%		84.9	30^th of 258 public high schools	88.4%	80				53.9				23.9		24.0	$12,294	$1,204	$11,090
Clackamas High School	Public	9-12	14486 SE 122nd Ave	Clackamas	97015	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5800	1,278	46	27.5	38.6%	656 (51.3%)	46 (3.6%)	197 (15.4%)	266 (20.8%)	3 (0.2%)	4 (0.3%)	91 (7.1%)	42.2	148^th of 268 public high schools	44.8%		54	100^th of 258 public high schools	61.2%	48				49.5				18.8		22.3	$21,894	$1,754	$20,140
Clackamas Middle College	Public, Charter	9-12	12021 SE 82nd Ave	Happy Valley	97086	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 518-5925	282	7	38.1		200 (70.9%)	7 (2.5%)	38 (13.5%)	16 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	92.1	15^th of 268 public high schools	94.4%		88.8	23^rd of 258 public high schools	91.1%	8				77.5				36.6		57.7	$12,294	$1,204	$11,090
Gladstone High School	Public	9-12	18800 Portland Ave	Gladstone	97027	Clackamas County	Gladstone School District 115	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 655-2544	571	27	21.0	50.4%	400 (70.1%)	6 (1.1%)	94 (16.5%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.7%)	8 (1.4%)	41 (7.2%)	37.6	165^th of 268 public high schools	38.4%		56.3	90^th of 258 public high schools	65.1%	75				40.9				17.7		25.0	$20,614	$1,431	$19,182
Centennial High School	Public	9-12	3505 SE 182nd Ave	Gresham	97236	Multnomah County	Centennial School District 28J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 762-6180	1,731	67	25.7	61.5%	562 (32.5%)	119 (6.9%)	608 (35.1%)	257 (14.8%)	10 (0.6%)	64 (3.7%)	95 (5.5%)	25.6	206^th of 268 public high schools	23.1%		18.8	221^st of 258 public high schools	14.3%	15				33.9				14.7		17.5	$21,737	$1,715	$20,022
Putnam High School	Public	9-12	4950 SE Roethe Rd	Milwaukie	97267	Clackamas County	North Clackamas School District 12	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 353-5860	1,063	43	24.7	52.7%	629 (59.2%)	14 (1.3%)	284 (26.7%)	34 (3.2%)	4 (0.4%)	5 (0.5%)	79 (7.4%)	27.8	198^th of 268 public high schools	26.1%		43.9	130^th of 258 public high schools	49.6%	68				41.5				10.5		18.1	$22,240	$1,775	$20,465
Springwater Trail High School	Public	9-12	1440 SE Fleming Ave	Gresham	97080	Multnomah County	Gresham-Barlow School District 10J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 261-4600	189	10	18.4	82.5%	104 (55.0%)	5 (2.6%)	56 (29.6%)	4 (2.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.9%)	44.6	137^th of 268 public high schools	48.9%		37.7	164^th of 258 public high schools	36.4%	27				59.4				12.9		24.2	$20,357	$1,631	$18,726
Clackamas Academy of Industrial Sciences	Public, Charter	6-12	1306 12th St	Oregon City	97045	Clackamas County	Oregon City School District 62	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 785-7860	365	17	21.4	28.2%	300 (82.2%)	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	19 (5.2%)	46	132^nd of 268 public high schools	50.7%		41.6	147^th of 258 public high schools	43.0%	15	27.8	38.5	26.7	23.8	20.4	23.1	9.8	10.5	13.8	56.0	$16,106	$643	$15,463
Benson Polytechnic High School	Public	9-12	3905 SE 91st Ave	Portland	97266	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5100	818	55	14.7	43.0%	338 (41.3%)	92 (11.2%)	220 (26.9%)	49 (6.0%)	3 (0.4%)	3 (0.4%)	98 (12.0%)	35.9	170^th of 268 public high schools	36.6%		51.8	103^rd of 258 public high schools	60.1%	67				39.4				15.7		26.5	$32,010	$2,141	$29,868
Leodis V. McDaniel High School	Public	9-12	2735 NE 82nd Ave	Portland	97220	Multnomah County	Portland School District 1J	No	(n/a)	No	No	(503) 916-5220	1,649	100	16.5	62.1%	617 (37.4%)	212 (12.9%)	420 (25.5%)	185 (11.2%)	13 (0.8%)	20 (1.2%)	152 (9.2%)	46.9	128^th of 268 public high schools	52.2%		47.1	120^th of 258 public high schools	53.5%	8				42.5				24.4		27.7	$23,798	$1,604	$22,194

Frequently Asked Questions about Adrienne C. Nelson High School

What district is Adrienne C. Nelson High School in?

North Clackamas School District 12

How many students attend Adrienne C. Nelson High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,430 students attended Adrienne C. Nelson High School.

What is the racial makeup of Adrienne C. Nelson High School?

Students at Adrienne C. Nelson High School are 52% White, 22% Asian, 13% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools feed into Adrienne C. Nelson High School?

Adrienne C. Nelson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Beatrice Morrow Cannady Elementary
Elementary : Happy Valley Elementary School
Elementary : Scouters Mountain Elementary
Elementary : Verne A Duncan Elementary School
Middle : Happy Valley Middle School

Is Adrienne C. Nelson High School a good school?

Adrienne C. Nelson High School ranks 110^th of 268 Oregon high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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