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Lake Oswego SD 7J

Oregon · Public School District
12
Schools
6,810
Students
$20,360
Per-Pupil Spend
+42% nat'l
6.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-45pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Lake Oswego SD 7J is a public school district in Oregon serving 6,810 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high schools, among them 1 charter school. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $20,360 is above average for a US public school district. Only 7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 51/100.

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All Schools (12)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Lake Oswego Middle School06–08824
Lakeridge Middle School06–08838
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Harmony AcademyCharter09–1224
Lake Oswego Senior High School09–121,245
Lakeridge High School09–121,234
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,360+42% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
32%
63%
State
31.5%
Local (property tax)
63.2%
Federal
5.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (63%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,810
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$20K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score51/100
StateOregon →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $20,360 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Lake Oswego SD 7J?
Lake Oswego SD 7J has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,810 students.
What is the graduation rate for Lake Oswego SD 7J?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Lake Oswego SD 7J spend per student?
Lake Oswego SD 7J spends $20,360 per pupil — 42% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Lake Oswego SD 7J?
7% of students in Lake Oswego SD 7J qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Lake Oswego SD 7J?
Yes — 1 of the 12 schools in Lake Oswego SD 7J is a charter school.
What grade levels does Lake Oswego SD 7J serve?
Lake Oswego SD 7J serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Lake Oswego SD 7J?
The median opportunity score across schools in Lake Oswego SD 7J is 51/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.