Sunset High School is a public high school in Beaverton, Oregon, United States. The school currently offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. It opened in 1959 and is the second oldest of the six high schools in the Beaverton School District. Sunset's athletic teams are known as the Apollos.
Serving 1,879 students in grades 9-12, Sunset High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,879 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Graduation Rate: 94% (Top 10% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sunset High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Sunset High School's student population of 1,879 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,879 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Year Founded
1959
Colors
White, Purple
School Rankings
Sunset High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,174 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunset High School is 0.66, 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
#301 out of 1174 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
30%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
4%
Hispanic
11%
26%
Black
2%
3%
White
50%
58%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
94%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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 Sunset High School's ranking?
Sunset High School is ranked #301 out of 1,174 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Sunset High School often compared to?
Sunset High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Westview High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sunset High School?
The graduation rate of Sunset High School is 94%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Sunset High School?
1,879 students attend Sunset High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sunset High School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunset High School?
Sunset High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sunset High School offer ?
Sunset High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunset High School part of?
Sunset High School is part of Beaverton SD 48j School District.
In what neighborhood is Sunset High School located?
Sunset High School is located in the Cedar Mill neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 6 other public schools located in Cedar Mill.
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