Oregon Episcopal School

6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland, OR, 97223-0972
Tel: (503)768-3115
Grades: PK - 12 | 844 students
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Oregon Episcopal School provides an excellent college-preparatory education in proximity to the cultural scene of Portland, Oregon, and the mountains and seacoast of the Pacific Northwest. The 60 residential students live in an intimate dormitory setting with boarders from 13 countries in a program that stresses academics, service, and global awareness. Instructors work closely with students in humanities classes and in an award-winning, research-based science program. Weekend options range from skiing and backpacking to concerts, plays, and ethnic dining. Fencing enthusiasts can train at the world-class, on-campus salon where Olympics coach Ed Korfanty prepares Olympic medalists.

School Overview:
Oregon Episcopal School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES)
Religious Affiliation Episcopal
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Offers Post-Graduate Year Yes
Year Founded 1869
Student Body
Total Students 844 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 30% (OR School Avg.: 17%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 137 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 18 students
Number of AP Courses 14 courses
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Advanced Courses
Advanced Topics in Math AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP Computer Science
AP French Language AP French Literature
AP Mandarin Language AP Spanish Language
AP Spanish Literature AP Statistics
AP US History Engineering and Design
Honors Biology Honors Chemistry
Honors Physics
Average SAT score 2010
Average ACT score 28
Matriculation Data Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $25,340
Tuition Notes For boarding students, $48,410
% on Financial Aid 17%
Average Financial Aid Grant $11,985
Admissions Director Susan Gundle
Admissions Associate Bonnie Brennan
Sports
Total Sports Offered 13 sports
Sports
Alpine Skiing Basketball
Cross Country Cycling
Fencing Golf
Lacrosse Sailing
Snowboarding Soccer
Tennis Track and Field
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 26 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
A Capella Choir Aikido
Arabic Art Lit Magazine
Athletic training Boys/ Girls Doo Wop Choirs
Brass and Wood Ensemble Chamber Ensemble
Dance Driver's Education
Greenhouse Activety Lower School Interns
Mock Trial Model UN
Outdoor Program Recording and Production
School Newspaper Senior Discovery
Stagecraft String Orchestra
Student Council Theater
Winterim Program Writer's Studio
Yearbook Yoga

School Notes:

     
    • Research-based science program helps students become finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search and Siemens Competition.
    • On-campus fencing salon led by Ed Korfanty trains Olympic fencers, including two-time gold-medalist Mariel Zagunis.
    • Outdoor program provides experienced leadership for a cornucopia of activities geared for levels of expertise from beginner to expert.
    • Lacrosse program is one of pre-eminent programs in the state of Oregon, with the team playing in the state championship match most years.
    • Winterim program includes international trips for service or language immersion as well as domestic adventures, art workshops, and cultural experiences in the Portland area.
    • Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, the school emphasizes respect for all faiths and each student’s efforts to develop spiritually to realize his or her power for good in the world.
    • International program stresses cultural awareness and understanding among students from many nations.

    Profile last updated: 05/16/2012

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Oregon Episcopal School
Gr. PK-12 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. Nursery/Preschool-PK | 0.6 mi. away
Jesuit High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1 mi. away
Happy Hollow Children's Center
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 1.4 mi. away
West Hills Montessori School-vermont
Gr. K-6 | 1.5 mi. away
St John Fisher
Gr. K-9 | 1.6 mi. away

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