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Sunset High School

Public | 9-12 | 1858 students |  

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13840 NW Cornell Rd

Portland, OR 97229

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Beaverton 48j School District

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Portland's Sunset High School serves grades 9-12 in the Beaverton 48j School District. It is among the few public high schools in Oregon to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.

This school has an average Community Rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews from 13 school community members.

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Posted on Dec 28, 2009
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It's a pretty good school. lots of advanced learning opportunities and interesting clubs (IB, honors, amnesty international, iron chef, etc.), and you're bound to make friends from different groups among the students. only problem is a small percentage of the students who routinely slack off, swear and tease to make themselves look big, and only bring their grade up so they can compete in sports rather than succeed in life. the 'smart' kids are often teased for just putting in more effort than the rest. AND students are allowed to listen to their iPods IN CLASS! how could they possibly listen to what the teacher is saying, when rap is blaring into their eardrums?! it's easy... they can't. Sunset has awesome teachers, fascinating classes, and a wonderfully diverse student body. It's just those few slackers who dampen the experience
--Submitted by a student

Posted on Sep 4, 2009
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Sunset is a great school. It is great because of the teachers, staff, parents, students and curriculum. I have had two children attend Sunset. They have benefited from sports, choir, music, AB courses, and Model United Nations. One is now attending a top 20 US college and the other will be graduating this year. The teachers at Sunset care about their students, they go extra the mile they want their students to make a contribution to society, to achieve, to follow their dreams and passion. The school has my highest recommendation.
--Submitted by a parent

Posted on Jul 12, 2009
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K well I just need to say that Sunset is by ALL means NOT the best school in the district, but better then a LOT. I would rate a 5/10 - Average. Theres nothing too special about this school. But the schools in the area aren't really too great either. There are basic good things like hey there's no gang violence, drug usage, or vulgar behavior (thank goodness) but again its a school that isn't really memorable, it doesn't stand OUT. _ It just blends in. there's better schools out there.(period)
--Submitted by a student

Posted on Oct 30, 2008
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Obviously it's been awhile since Sunset has had a review. But a lot of changes have been made and not for the good. Over exessive punishments are handed out to some but not the ones who really need it. Teachers are spending less time helping students and kids are stuggling to gradutate. i think Sunset needs to find a way to get themselves back on track.
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Posted on Apr 28, 2006
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Having children attend SHS, I can verify what a great school that it is! The teachers are friendly and helpful, and really care about the students. The IB program is outstand, and the school facilities are lovely. One concern I have is about the level of discipline-- I believe that the students recieve more freedom than they should be recieving.
--Submitted by Sue K., a parent

Posted on Sep 29, 2005
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Great school! They set high standards, and work to make sure the students are successful.
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Posted on Nov 29, 2004
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Hallo from Germany, our daughter Friederike is visiting K 12 in the Sunset High School in Beaverton as an exchange student.Your schoolsystem so so different from the German . She likes it so much. She told us about the involved teachers and nice students. We are so glad, that she can visit this school for one year. Thank you for everything you did for her. Sigrid and Heinrich Engelhard
--Submitted by Sigrid Engelhard, a parent

Posted on Sep 17, 2004
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Great School. Advanced students can take the IB program and get sophmore standing in college.
--Submitted by asfd sdfdf, a parent

Posted on May 29, 2004
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Good for preparing students for college
--Submitted by a student

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