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#31 of 186 private schools in OR

Top 16% of private schools

Mt Scott Park Center for Learning

High School

6148 SE HOLGATE BLVD, Portland, OR 97206

Private

Enrollment

131

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

7.6

Grades

9th – 12th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Oregon private schools

#31 of 186

In Portland

#15 of 55

public schools

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Mt Scott Park Center for Learning

7.6/10

High School in Portland · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Arleta Elementary School

8.9/10

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9.0/10

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About Mt Scott Park Center for Learning

Mt Scott Park Center for Learning is a private high school in Portland, OR. Mt Scott Park Center for Learning serves approximately 131 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Mt Scott Park Center for Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 186 private schools in OR.

How it compares1.7 pts above OR schools
  • This school 7.6 · Very Good
  • OR avg 5.9

What Parents Should Know

At 131 students, Mt Scott Park Center for Learning is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Mt Scott Park Center for Learning is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Mt Scott Park Center for Learning compares to 21 public schools serving similar grades in Portland, OR

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
This School
vs
17.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
131
This School
vs
1,056
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.6
This School
vs
6.5
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.5% vs 0%
Hispanic 22.1% vs 0%
Black 6.9% vs 0%
Asian 1.5% vs 0%
Mt Scott Park Center for Learning Portland Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Mt Scott Park Center for Learning (this school) 7.6
Franklin High School 5.7
Benson Polytechnic High School 6.7
Cleveland High School 8.5
Hassolo School
Grant High School 8.3
Leodis V. McDaniel High School 6.5
David Douglas High School 5.5
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School 5.7
Riverdale High School 9.5
Alliance High School 4.0
Lincoln High School 7.8
Helensview High School 5.0
Metropolitan Learning Center 8.1
Wheatley School 5.9
Parkrose High School 3.9
Multnomah Inverness School
Functional Living Skills Program 5.9
Jefferson High School 7.1
Roosevelt High School 5.0
Sunset High School 7.6

Showing 20 of 21 schools. View all schools in Portland

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in OR.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 6.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,204
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 8.9 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 58%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.3 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 131
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in OR

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 59.5%
Hispanic 22.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Black 6.9%
Asian 1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6148 SE HOLGATE BLVD, Portland, OR 97206

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mt Scott Park Center for Learning may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Benson Polytechnic High School (rated 6.7/10, 1.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Franklin High School (rated 5.7/10, 0.9 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Portland, see our Portland schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.7 mi
School Distance Rating
Arleta Elementary School Portland 0.3 mi 8.9
Kellogg Middle School Portland 0.7 mi 9.0
SUNSTONE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Portland 0.8 mi 7.4
Franklin High School Portland 0.9 mi 5.7
Woodstock Elementary School Portland 0.8 mi 9.1
Atkinson Elementary School Portland 1.1 mi 9.0
Creston Elementary School Portland 0.8 mi 9.5
Marysville Elementary School Portland 0.8 mi 7.1
Lane Middle School Portland 1.3 mi 6.5
ST IGNATIUS SCHOOL Portland 1.1 mi 5.9
Woodmere Elementary School Portland 1.3 mi 5.8
Lewis Elementary School Portland 1.4 mi 8.6
WHOLE CHILD MONTESSORI CENTER Portland 1.3 mi
Whitman Elementary School Portland 1.6 mi 5.6
Richmond Elementary School Portland 1.5 mi 8.4
Bridger Creative Science School Portland 1.7 mi 9.1
Benson Polytechnic High School Portland 1.3 mi 6.7
Glencoe Elementary School Portland 2.0 mi 9.4
Harrison Park School Portland 1.7 mi 7.8
PUDDLETOWN SCHOOL Portland 1.7 mi 7.3

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 97206 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,233

Median Home Value

$480,500

Median Rent

$1,693/mo

Population

50,258

College Educated

49.3%

Homeownership

64.8%

Avg Commute

26.8 min

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Median Age

39.3

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EDISON HIGH SCHOOL Portland, OR 7.8
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Union High School Union, OR 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mt Scott Park Center for Learning

What grades does Mt Scott Park Center for Learning serve?

Mt Scott Park Center for Learning serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mt Scott Park Center for Learning?

Mt Scott Park Center for Learning has an enrollment of approximately 131 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mt Scott Park Center for Learning?

The student-teacher ratio at Mt Scott Park Center for Learning is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mt Scott Park Center for Learning rank in OR?

Mt Scott Park Center for Learning ranks #31 of 186 private schools in OR.

What is Mt Scott Park Center for Learning's MySchoolScout rating?

Mt Scott Park Center for Learning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mt Scott Park Center for Learning a private school?

Yes, Mt Scott Park Center for Learning is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mt Scott Park Center for Learning a religious school?

No, Mt Scott Park Center for Learning is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
89 Very Walkable
Transit Score
48 Some Transit
Bike Score
99 Biker’s Paradise

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
131
Gender Split
40% M / 60% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
172 days
Setting
Large City
County
Multnomah County

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