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Oregon Episcopal School
6300 SW Nicol Road, Portland, OR 97223 - View a map of this school Map
tel: 503-768-3115

Oregon Episcopal School provides an excellent college-preparatory education in proximity to the cultural scene of Portland, Oregon, and the mountains and seacoast of the Pacific Northwest. The 60 residential students live in an intimate dormitory setting with boarders from 13 countries in a program that stresses academics, service, and global awareness. Instructors work closely with students in humanities classes and in an award-winning, research-based science program. Weekend options range from skiing and backpacking to concerts, plays, and ethnic dining. Fencing enthusiasts can train at the world-class, on-campus salon where Olympics coach Ed Korfanty prepares Olympic medalists.
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Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 9-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12 9-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1869 1900
Campus Size 59 acres 140 acres
     
Student Body    
Enrollment 305 students 300 students
Percent Students of Color 17% 18%
Percent International Students 12% 16%
Percent Students Boarding 17% 70%
Average SAT Score 1910 *National Avg. » View
SAT range (25th-75th percentile) 1670 - 2060 -
Offers Post-Grad Year No No
     
Academics and Faculty    
Saturday Classes No No
Classroom Dress Code Casual Formal
Average Class Size 14 12
*National School Avg. » 20
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 1:7
# of AP/Advanced Courses Offered 8 14
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 66% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $21 million $15 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,870 $38,890
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $20,300 $21,990
Percent Students on Financial Aid 14% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $11,985 $17,000
Merit Scholarships Offered No No
     
Admission    
Application Deadline Feb. 1 / rolling Jan. 15
SSAT Required Yes Yes
Acceptance Rate 55% 60%
Director of Admissions David Lowell
Course Listings:
List of Courses Offered Link to List of Courses
Sports:
Total Interscholastic Sports Offered 10 13


BasketballCross Country
FencingFreestyle Skiing
LacrosseSnowboarding
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 18 23
 
 
Art-Lit MagazineCalligraphy
Chamber EnsemblesCreative Design
Forensic ScienceFused glass
Jazz Choir (by audition only)Lower School Interns
Mock TrialNewspaper
PE Weight Training and ConditioningPhoto Silkscreen
Research ActivityStagecraft
Student Plays (by audition only)Students Government
Study SkillsYearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2004-2006
University of Washington
10
University of Oregon
7
Duke University
6
Occidental College
5
Oregon State University
5
Santa Clara University
5
Stanford University
5
Carnegie Mellon University
4
Pitzer College
4
Boston University
3
Link to Matriculation Data
School Notes:
  • Research-based science program helps students become finalists in the Intel Science Talent Search and Siemens-Westinghouse Competition.
  • On-campus fencing salon led by Ed Korfanty trains Olympic fencers, including two-time gold-medalist Mariel Zagunis.
  • Outdoor program provides experienced leadership for a cornucopia of activities geared for levels of expertise from beginner to expert.
  • Lacrosse program is one of pre-eminent programs in the state of Oregon, with the team playing in the state championship match every year for the past four years.
  • Winterim program includes international trips for service or language immersion as well as domestic adventures, art workshops, and cultural experiences in the Portland area.
  • Rooted in the Episcopal tradition, the school emphasizes respect for all faiths and each student’s efforts to develop spiritually to realize his or her power for good in the world.
  • International program stresses cultural awareness and understanding among students from many nations.
  • School accreditations: Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
  • School accreditations: Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Pacific Northwest Association of Independent Schools
  • Profile last updated: 10/01/2008
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