Mt. Scott High School (grades 10-12) enrolls up to 75 students with an average teacher to student ratio of 1 to 15.
Courses are offered in language arts, math, social studies, science, health and P.E., plus a variety of electives.
Students participate in service learning activities, as well as outdoor educational experiences.
The school employs a full-time counselor and counseling interns, and provides individual tutoring services through a variety of volunteers.
Mt. Scott High School also offers the aspire program, which provides mentoring and resources to help students access education and training beyond high school.
The school is located in the Laurelwood United Methodist Church education wing near the corner of Foster and Holgate in SE Portland.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 131 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
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
Student Body
Total Students
131 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning?
The application deadline for Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning located?
Mt. Scott Park Center For Learning is located in the Mount Scott Arleta neighborhood of Portland, OR.
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