Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
New Avenues For Youth
About the School
- New Avenues for Youth provide a variety of outcome based programs and services designed to empower youth to exit street life and lead healthy, independent lives.
- The New Avenues model ensures that each youth has the opportunity to build life skills, establish a stable living environment, and eventually become a self sufficient adult.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1997
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: We Are Here For You
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for New Avenues For Youth?
The application deadline for New Avenues For Youth is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is New Avenues For Youth located?
New Avenues For Youth is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to New Avenues For Youth is Fora Health Alternative School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Gateway Christian School (0.2 miles away)
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Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
Baptist
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Islamic
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 83 students
Special Education School
14815 Se Division St.
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 20
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
All-boys | Alternative School
1312 SW Washington St
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 535-1150
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
Baptist
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Islamic
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
Baptist
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Distance: 0.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Islamic
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Distance: 0.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
1405 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Emerson School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sw 1st Ave Ste 1
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Le Monde French Immersion Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Lincoln High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 Sw Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
0.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Ainsworth Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Sw Vista Ave
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 916-6288
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 587 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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