Original Research by School Decision on Aloha High School
Aloha High School is a regular public high school serving grades nine through twelve in the Beaverton School District, located in the Aloha area of southwestern Beaverton. Beaverton is a mid-sized city within the Portland metropolitan area, known as part of the “Silicon Forest” for its concentration of technology companies and as the global headquarters of Nike. The city has pursued transit-oriented development around its MAX Light Rail stations, with a downtown core that includes a performing arts center, a farmer’s market, and food cart pods, while much of the surrounding area remains suburban and car-dependent. Aloha High School sits within this larger community, drawing its student body from the neighborhoods around it.
The school enrolls a large student body for a high school. Hispanic students make up the largest share, followed by white students, with smaller populations of Asian, two or more races, Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a community with significant economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the information provided, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about the supports and services available for those groups.
On state assessments administered in the 2024-2025 school year, Aloha High School posted proficiency rates in English language arts, math, and science. The rates are low across all three subjects, with math being the weakest area. Only a single year of testing data was available, so it is not possible to see whether performance has been improving or declining over time. No data on the school’s four-year graduation rate was provided, which is a critical metric for understanding how many students complete high school on time. Without it, and without multi-year trend data, the academic picture is incomplete. A parent would be wise to ask the school for its graduation rate, college enrollment data, and any information about career or technical education pathways and Advanced Placement offerings.
The comparison of Aloha High School to other schools in Washington County could not be carried out because the required metrics were missing from the data. That means the narrative cannot say how the school stacks up against its neighbors on proficiency, graduation, or absenteeism.
The district itself opened a new middle school a few years ago, which may have altered feeder patterns into Aloha. The city of Beaverton has seen steady growth, with development focused around transit corridors and downtown projects such as a mixed-use development that includes retail, condominiums, city hall, and the Patricia Reser Center for the Arts. The wider Beaverton area offers a range of parks and natural areas, a busy transit center connecting light rail and commuter rail, and a diverse set of employers from Nike to technology firms to the school district itself. Housing values and rents in the area are moderate by national standards, though affordability remains a consideration for many families.
Aloha High School serves a large, economically diverse student population. The academic assessment numbers available are low, and the absence of graduation rate data and trend information leaves important questions unanswered. Families considering this school should seek out current information about student outcomes, program offerings, and the learning environment directly from the school or district.
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