Mt. Scott High School (grades 10-12) enrolls up to 75 students with an average teacher to student ratio of 1 to 15.
Courses are offered in language arts, math, social studies, science, health and P.E., plus a variety of electives.
Students participate in service learning activities, as well as outdoor educational experiences.
The school employs a full-time counselor and counseling interns, and provides individual tutoring services through a variety of volunteers.
Mt. Scott High School also offers the aspire program, which provides mentoring and resources to help students access education and training beyond high school.
The school is located in the Laurelwood United Methodist Church education wing near the corner of Foster and Holgate in SE Portland.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning?
The application deadline for Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning located?
Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning is located in the Mount Scott Arleta neighborhood of Portland, OR.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning is Portland Youthbuilders (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is St. Ignatius School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sunstone Montessori School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
5235 SE Woodstock Blvd
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 768-3847
0.9 miles
Gr: PK | 137 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3330 SE 43rd Avenue
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 774-5533
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 211 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Whole Child Montessori Center![Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland]( "Whole Child Montessori Center Photo - Montessori teacher and preschool students together in the garden at Whole Child Montessori Center in SE Portland")
Montessori School
5909 Se 40th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 771-6366
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Portland Youthbuilders
Alternative School
4816 Se 92nd Ave
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 286-9350
Portland, OR 97266
(503) 286-9350
1.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 75 students
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Montessori School
7220 SE Cesar Chavez
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 233-8069
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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