Colton High School Competitors

Public school district serving preschool through 12th grade in Auburn, Washington. Our Vision: Each student will have an educational experience in which they are seen and valued for who they are now, while developing their full academic and social potential to prepare them for the future they choose. Our Mission: In a culture of equity and excellence we engage, educate, and empower each student for success beyond graduation. We are awesome! Come work with us!

The Gresham-Barlow School District serves families with students in grades K-12 and has a student population of more than 11,700. The district has 18 schools and a solid reputation for providing its students with a quality education. Gresham-Barlow students consistently score above the national average on standardized exams. On Oregon’s Statewide Assessment, students compare favorably with those from other districts of similar socio-economic make-up. Number of Schools: Elementary Schools: 10 K-8 Schools: 1 Middle Schools: 4 High Schools: 3 Charter Schools: 5 District Charter Schools: ACE Academy-148 students Arthur Academy-153 students The Center for Advanced Learning: 462 students Lewis & Clark Montessori School: 288 students Gresham-Barlow Web Academy: 350 students Number of Spoken Languages District wide: 50 Our Mission: Every student prepared for a lifetime of learning, career opportunities, and productive contributions to the community. Our Vision: Gresham-Barlow School District supports dynamic learning opportunities led by accomplished educators dedicated to creating environments where every student values learning and academic achievement while developing the skills and attributes necessary to be prepared for a lifetime of learning, career opportunities, and productive contributions to the community.

OUR SIZE 5th Largest School District in Oregon 32 Schools: 18 K-5 elementary schools, two K-8 schools, two charter schools, six middle schools and five high schools 18,375 Students 1,934 Staff Members (Second Largest Employer in Central Oregon); 995 Certified Staff Members; 855 Classified and Confidential Staff; 84 Administrators and Managers 1,600 Square Miles make up the Bend-La Pine Schools attendance area ACADEMIC SUCCESS 1,100 Students Graduated From Our High Schools in 2017 $11 Million in Scholarships Was Earned By the Class of 2017 1,163 Average SAT score, 57 Points Higher Than the State Average 80 Percent of Our Students Continue Their Education Within Five Years of Graduation 1,100 New Kindergarteners Started School This Fall 20 Languages are Spoken by Bend-La Pine Schools Students OUR STAFF 82 percent of our teachers hold a masters degree or higher $53,048 is the average new-hire teacher salary 7 years is the average experience of our new teachers $61,004 is the average teacher salary 12.8 years is the average experience for our teachers Home to: Oregon's Elementary Principal of the Year; Oregon's High School Principal of the Year; Oregon's Teacher of the Year; Oregon's Art Teacher of the Year; Oregon's School Nurse of the Year; Oregon's Journalism Teacher of the Year; Oregon's Culinary Teacher of the Year; Oregon's Athletic Director of the Year; a Presidential Award Winner for Excellence in Math and Science Teaching and many other state and national award winners.