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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
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Oregon Episcopal School offers a top quality college-preparatory education that includes active involvement in the arts, athletics and social outreach. Classes are small and teachers are hand picked for their expertise, ability to motivate teenagers, and talent for creating strong bonds with students. Class offerings include AP and honors level classes across the curriculum and an award winning research-based science program. An OES education doesn't just prepare students for higher education -it prepares them for life!


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Oregon Episcopal School Boarding School Avg.
Overview:
School Focus College Preparatory College Preparatory
Grades Offered  (Boarding) 9-12 8-12
Grades Offered (Day) Pre-K-12 Pre-K-12
School Type Co-ed Co-ed
Support for ADD/ADHD Students No No
Religious Affiliation Episcopal Non-denominational
Year Founded 1869 1899
Campus Size 59 acres 150 acres
     
Student Body
Enrollment 305 students 294 students
Percent Students of Color 17% 16%
Percent International Students 12% 15%
Percent Students Boarding 17% 72%
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 13
ESL Courses Offered Yes Yes
% Faculty with Advanced Degree 66% 60%
Summer Program Offered No Yes
     
Finances    
Endowment Size $18 million $17 million
Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students) $36,870 $36,600
Yearly Tuition (Day Students) $20,300 $20,975
Percent Students on Financial Aid 14% 30%
Average Financial Aid Grant $ 11,985 $ 16,199
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

Interscholastic Sports

BasketballCross Country
FencingFreestyle Skiing
LacrosseSnowboarding
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolleyball
Extracurricular:
Total Extracurricular Organizations 19 22
  Extracurriculars
 
Art-Lit MagazineCalligraphy
Chamber EnsemblesCreative Design
Driver's EducationForensic Science
Fused glassJazz Choir (by audition only)
Lower School InternsMock Trial
NewspaperPE Weight Training and Conditioning
Photo SilkscreenResearch Activity
StagecraftStudent Plays (by audition only)
Students GovernmentStudy Skills
Yearbook
College Matriculation:  
Year: 2004-2006 10 Most Popular College Choices  (# Enrolled)  
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:
  • Founded in 1869, O.E.S. built on its strong reputation to become the premier school it is today.
  • Student learning is guided by a highly qualified, experienced faculty on a wooded 59-acre campus with indoor tennis courts, a premier running track and a fencing studio that produced an Olympic gold medalist in 2004.
  • Our small classes are ideal for fostering in-depth discussions and hands-on activities.
  • O.E.S. boasts a nationally and internationally recognized research-based science program.
  • Each boarding student has access to the school's high speed internet in his/her dormitory room. An OES education includes excellent academics, the arts, athletics, community service and lifelong friendships with fellow students and teachers. Our graduates are welcomed at colleges and universities across the United States.
  • Profile last updated: 11/19/2007
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