Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School's programs combine education, job skill training with outdoor adventure for ages 14 to 19.
Under staff supervision, youth crew members work on conservation, reforestation, and recreation projects, and learn valuable lessons of teamwork and responsibility.
Through education, youth learn to respect and protect the environment in which they live.
The Corps Network promotes growth, quality, and sustainability of Corps and their members.
There vision is for well-funded, high-quality Corps programs to serve every community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-11
Year Founded
1984
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Providing opportunities for youth and young adults to learn, grow, and experience success.
- Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School's programs combine education, job skill training with outdoor adventure for ages 14 to 19.
- Under staff supervision, youth crew members work on conservation, reforestation, and recreation projects, and learn valuable lessons of teamwork and responsibility.
- Through education, youth learn to respect and protect the environment in which they live.
- The Corps Network promotes growth, quality, and sustainability of Corps and their members.
- There vision is for well-funded, high-quality Corps programs to serve every community.
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Art Pope, Founder and long-time advocate for youth education and conservation.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School often compared to?
Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School is often viewed alongside schools like Wellsprings Friends School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School?
Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School famous alumni include: Art Pope, Founder and long-time advocate for youth education and conservation..
When is the application deadline for Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School?
The application deadline for Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School located?
Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School is located in the Laurel Hill neighborhood of Eugene, OR.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School vs. Wellsprings Friends School
The nearest high school to Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School is Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter) (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Far Horizons Montessori School (1.6 miles away)
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Far Horizons Montessori School
Montessori School
2490 Hilyard St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
86397 Eldon Schafer Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Alternative School
2655 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
2 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
All-boys | Alternative School
2517 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
2.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Eweb Cdc
Daycare / Preschool
500 E 4th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
2.4 miles
Gr: NS | 58 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Alternative School
2655 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
2 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
All-boys | Alternative School
2517 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
2.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Looking Glass New Roads School
Alternative School
945 W 7th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 600-7281
3.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 12 students
1666 W. 12th Ave.
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 302-2554
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 302-2554
3.5 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 29 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Looking Glass Center Point School
All-boys | Special Education School
1790 W 11th Ave Ste A
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 868-0661
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Far Horizons Montessori School
Montessori School
2490 Hilyard St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
86397 Eldon Schafer Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Alternative School
2655 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
2 miles
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
All-boys | Alternative School
2517 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
2.2 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
O'hara Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
715 W 18th Ave
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
Eugene, OR 97402
(541) 485-5291
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 548 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Far Horizons Montessori School
Montessori School
2490 Hilyard St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
86397 Eldon Schafer Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Eweb Cdc
Daycare / Preschool
500 E 4th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
2.4 miles
Gr: NS | 58 students
1376 Olive Street
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 345-3818
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 345-3818
2.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool
2506 Oakmont Way
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-2484
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 687-2484
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 32 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Twin Rivers Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50%)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2621 Augusta St
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 349-7511
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 349-7511
0.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 55 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1328 E 22nd Ave
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 790-8900
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 790-8900
1.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Camas Ridge Community Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 E 29th Ave
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 790-8800
Eugene, OR 97403
(541) 790-8800
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Roosevelt Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 E 24th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 790-8500
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 790-8500
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Academy Of Arts And Academics
(Reading: ≥50%)
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
615 Main St
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6728
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 744-6728
1.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
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