Education in Portland Oregon is a big deal.   As a result the region boasts a highly educated workforce. According to recent U.S. Census data 44 percent of Portland residents over the age of 25 have a bachelor’s degree.   Outpacing the national average of 28 percent, while more than 90 percent of residents are high school graduates. These numbers are due in large part to the region’s strong educational opportunities.

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Preparing for Postsecondary Pursuits

Students in Oregon have access to both the ACT and SAT—the two exams commonly accepted by colleges and universities across the country. For the most part Oregon’s colleges and universities accept scores from either exam and participation rates among high school students in the Beaver State are similar for each.

In 2013 the Oregon Department of Education reported that 12857 students took the ACT exam with an average composite score of 21.5. This was above the national average score of 20.5. There were 15 Oregon students achieving a perfect score of 36 on the ACT. That same year 15718 individuals took the SAT with Oregon students outpacing the national counterparts in the areas of reading math and writing. In fact the state was second in the country in terms of critical reading scores on the exam.

A Wide Range of Educational Options

When it comes to receiving a quality education in the Portland area there is certainly no shortage of options for children families and young adults—along with those who are looking to continue their education or professional development later in life. The city has great public and private K-12 schools and alternative education options as well as numerous vocational two-year and four-year postsecondary opportunities. If you’re ready to learn Portland is a great place to be.