Portland Youthbuilders

Portland Youth Builders (PYB) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational, vocational, and leadership development programs for low-income men and women aged 17-24.
Founded in Portland, Oregon in 1995, PYB is part of a network of over 200 Youth Build programs around the country.
Each year, we serve an average of 200 young people in the greater metropolitan area from our facility in outer Southeast Portland.
Founded in 1995, Portland Youth Builders is a non-profit organization that provides education, vocational training, and leadership development for very low-income youth.
Each year, the program serves an average of 200 young people between the ages of 17 and 24 who have not completed high school and thus face serious barriers to employment.
The mission of Portland Youth Builders is to support young men and women who are committed to changing their lives to become self-sufficient, contributing members of the workforce and their community by providing classroom-based education and vocational training; assisting students to develop marketable employment skills by participating in a PYB supervised workplace.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Portland Youthbuilders ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 10-12

Student Body

Total Students
75 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
56%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Portland Youthbuilders Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
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 Portland Youthbuilders?
The application deadline for Portland Youthbuilders is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Portland Youthbuilders located?
Portland Youthbuilders is located in the Lents neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other private schools located in Lents.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Alternative School
  • Grades: 10-12
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Portland, OR is $13,281 for elementary schools and $17,421 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Portland, OR is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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