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Portland Public Schools' Numbers Problems

PPS lost about 5,000 students between fall 2019 and fall 2024, raising questions about filling buildings even after the May 2025 bond passed. Jefferson High, with 88 ninth graders, is a focus.

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Date

August 25, 2025

Type

article

Government

PPS

Topic

Enrollment

Published by

Portland Monthly

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