Lents Education Center (Closed 2013)

Lents Education Center in Portland, OR is a nonsectarian special education school serving grades 8 through 11 in a city–based setting in Southeast Portland.
The school has a total enrollment of 19 students with a student–teacher ratio of 3:1 supported by 6 teachers.
Student diversity includes 40.74% representation of students of color. As a co–ed program, Lents Education Center focuses on individualized support within its grade span of middle and high school levels.
The school operates without religious affiliation or membership associations, located in an urban community environment.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 8-11

Student Body

Total Students
19 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
41%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Lents Education Center Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lents Education Center?
The application deadline for Lents Education Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Lents Education Center located?
Lents Education Center is located in the Southeast Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 4 other private schools located in Southeast Portland.

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