Fora Health Alternative School serves 13 students in grades 8-12, is a member of the State or regional independent school association.
The student:teacher of Fora Health Alternative School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Year Founded
1974
Student Body
Total Students
13 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Hope Starts Here
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mary Monnat - 2016 Freedom Award Winner, CEO of Lifeworks
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Fora Health Alternative School?
Fora Health Alternative School famous alumni include: Mary Monnat - 2016 Freedom Award Winner, CEO of Lifeworks.
When is the application deadline for Fora Health Alternative School?
The application deadline for Fora Health Alternative School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Fora Health Alternative School located?
Fora Health Alternative School is located in the Southwest Portland neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 24 other private schools located in Southwest Portland.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Fora Health Alternative School is Islamic School Of Met/oregon Islamic Academy (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Gateway Christian School (0.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gateway Christian School
(Baptist)
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
- miles
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic School Of Portland
(Islamic)
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
- miles
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Serendipity Center
Special Education School
14815 Se Division St.
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
- miles
Gr: 2-12 | 83 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
- miles
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Serendipity Center
Special Education School
14815 Se Division St.
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
- miles
Gr: 2-12 | 83 students
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314 Sw 9th Ave
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 517-3918
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students
1130 SW Main Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 223-3367
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gateway Christian School
(Baptist)
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
- miles
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic School Of Portland
(Islamic)
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
Portland Chinese School
Alternative School
3f Neuberger Hall 1825 Sw Broadway
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
Portland, OR 97201
(310) 990-3188
- miles
Gr: K-10 | 68 students
Serendipity Center
Special Education School
14815 Se Division St.
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
Portland, OR 97236
(503) 761-7139
- miles
Gr: 2-12 | 83 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gateway Christian School
(Baptist)
13300 Ne San Rafael
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 253-0664
- miles
Gr: PK-1 | 91 students
10330 Sw Scholls Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 579-6621
- miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students
Islamic School Of Portland
(Islamic)
10200 Sw Capitol Hwy
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 244-9606
- miles
Gr: PK-8 | 74 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1405 SW Morrison Street
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 228-2443
0.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
110 NW 17th Ave
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 275-9370
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Avg. class size: 26 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Location
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(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 Sw 1st Ave Ste 1
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
Portland, OR 97201
(503) 525-6124
0.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 130 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2044 E Burnside St
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
Portland, OR 97214
(503) 467-7529
0.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1750 Sw Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
0.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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