Serving 1,106 students in grades 9-12, Putnam 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,106 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 30% in OR)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Putnam High School's student population of 1,106 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,106 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
Putnam High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Putnam High School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 1196 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
26%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
59%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
89%
81%
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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Putnam High School is ranked #751 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Putnam High School often compared to?
Putnam High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Milwaukie High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
What is the graduation rate of Putnam High School?
The graduation rate of Putnam High School is 89%, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 81%.
How many students attend Putnam High School?
1,106 students attend Putnam High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Putnam High School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Putnam High School?
Putnam High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Putnam High School offer ?
Putnam High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Putnam High School part of?
Putnam High School is part of North Clackamas SD 12 School District.
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