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 (2025-26)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 23 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
23 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
40%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and 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.
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