Wellsprings Friends School is an alternative learning community for high school students.
We believe that young people have a natural desire to learn and can be excited and inspired by creative learning experiences and a nurturing environment.
Education at Wellsprings is an opening up, not a filling up.
We take the time to get to know each student and her/his individual learning needs. Students turned off or frustrated by their prior educational experiences typically thrive in our environment.
Wellsprings Friends School is grounded on our belief in the inherent goodness and Light within every individual.
Our staff continually interact with students in ways that affirm the integrity, creativity and sacredness of each person.
We foster a community climate of affirmation and mutual respect.
There is no place at Wellsprings for shame, blame or other psychic pain.
We use dialoguing and problem-solving to deal with behavioral issues that arise in the community.
Our deep caring is manifested through simultaneous kindness and firmness, freedom and limits.
Developing an internal sense of responsibility, rather than externally imposed controls, is the goal.
We strive to exemplify the Quaker essentials of seeing the good in each person, honesty, simplicity, equality, peaceful resolution of conflict, and working together in community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 52 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
15%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Dawn Meckelson
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wellsprings Friends School cost?
Wellsprings Friends School's tuition is approximately $10,000 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wellsprings Friends School?
The acceptance rate of Wellsprings Friends School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
When is the application deadline for Wellsprings Friends School?
The application deadline for Wellsprings Friends School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Wellsprings Friends School located?
Wellsprings Friends School is located in the Western neighborhood of Eugene, OR. There are 3 other private schools located in Western.
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