Welcome to èßäapp¹ÙÍø
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Mission Statement
We provide rigorous, high-quality academic learning experiences that are inclusive and joyful. We disrupt racial inequities to create vibrant environments for every student to demonstrate excellence.èßäapp¹ÙÍø, founded in 1851, is a PK-12 urban school district in èßäapp¹ÙÍø, Oregon. With more than 44,000 students in 81 schools, it is one of the largest school districts in the Pacific Northwest.
With highly trained teachers and staff; an engaged parent community; strong partnerships, and a focus on closing the racial educational achievement gap, èßäapp¹ÙÍø has seen significant gains in its graduation rate and has enjoyed steady enrollment growth. Thanks to the state Legislature, school funding is improving and, thanks to èßäapp¹ÙÍø voters, a èßäapp¹ÙÍø School Building Improvement Bond is now fueling the modernization of our aging school buildings for 21st century learning.
- Career Learning: èßäapp¹ÙÍø has more than doubled Career Technical Education offerings in recent years, which show a direct link to its rising graduation rate. Learn more at our CTE/Career Pathways webpage.
- Language Immersion: The district's growing Dual Language Immersion program is closing the racial educational achievement gap and improving reading achievement in native and non-native speakers alike, according to a 2015 national study. One in 10 èßäapp¹ÙÍø students is in an immersion program. Learn more on the DLI webpage.
- Early Childhood Education: Within èßäapp¹ÙÍø, we currently offer preschool and prekindergarten classes to almost 1,000 3- and 4-year-old students. Some of these classrooms are grouped into early childhood centers, while others are situated within PK-5 or PK-8 buildings. To learn more about our early childhood programs and how to apply, please visit our Kindergarten & Early Learning webpage.
- The Arts: The èßäapp¹ÙÍø Arts Tax now guarantees arts education for all elementary students and is fueling the alignment of K through 12 programs in such disciplines as orchestra and dance. Learn more on the .
- Athletics: The èßäapp¹ÙÍø Interscholastic League has expanded into the middle grades with its Youth Sports Program, building strong athletic programs from 6th through 12th grade. Learn more on the PIL website.
Location:
èßäapp¹ÙÍø is headquartered in the Prophet Education Center (PEC), located across from the Moda Center in North èßäapp¹ÙÍø.èßäapp¹ÙÍø
Contact central office staffContact: 503-916-2000, email
Regular Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Facts & Figures 2023-24
| Student Enrollment | Figures |
|---|---|
| District Schools | 42,305 |
| Community Based Programs | 759 |
| Special Services Programs | 376 |
| Public Charter Schools | 1,331 |
| Total | 44,771 |
| Student Information | |
| Hispanic/Latino | 17.8% |
| Black | 8.3% |
| Asian | 5.7% |
| Native American/Alaskan Native | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% |
| White | 54.6% |
| Multi-Racial - Asian/White | 5.5% |
| Multi-Racial - Other Ancestries | 6.8% |
| Receive English as a Second Language Services | 9.5% |
| Eligible for free meals via Direct Certification | 31.3% |
| Receive Special Education Services | 16.6% |
| Schools | |
| Elementary | 45 |
| K-8 | 10 |
| Middle Schools | 15 |
| High Schools | 10 |
| K-12 | 1 |
| Total | 81* |
| *èßäapp¹ÙÍø students also attend the Head Start Early Childhood Education program, 6 community-based programs, 5 charter schools, 2 alternative programs, and 7 special services programs | |
| Employees | Numbers |
| ATU (Classified) | 108 |
| DCU (Classified) | 94 |
| Licensed School Based Administrators | 191 |
| Licensed Non-School Based Administrators | 55 |
| Non-Represented | 495 |
| PAT | 3,587 |
| PFSP (Classified) | 1,347 |
| SEIU (Classified) | 520 |
| Senior Leadership | 45 |
| Substitutes (Administrators, Paraeducators, Secretaries, Educators) | 874 |
| Other (Hourly & Limited Terms) | 884 |
| Total | 8,200 |