Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School (2026-27 Profile)

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 59 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

About the School

Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School in Portland, OR, serves 59 students at the UG grade level in a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 59:1 with one teacher on staff.
Fifty percent of students identify as students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for diversity.
The school is located in Southwest Portland and holds membership in the National Independent Private Schools Association.

School Type: Alternative School
Grades: Inquire with school
Enrollment: 59 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:

School Facts

School Type

Alternative School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Inquire with school

Year Founded

1968

Student Body

Total Students

59 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Independent Private School Association (NIPSA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School?

The application deadline for Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School located?

Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.

The nearest high school and elementary school to Urban Education Alternative School Outside In School is Northwest Academy (0.0 miles away)

The nearest preschool is Helen Gordon Child Development Center- Psu (0.2 miles away)

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