Oregon Episcopal School
Portland
Oregon
United States
Overview
Established in 1869, OES is a co-ed, pre-k to grade 12, independent, day and boarding school located on a 59-acre wooded campus in Portland, Oregon. We celebrate exploration and discovery, experiential learning, the cultivation of meaningful relationships, and being a presence of good in the world. Service learning through community engagement is an essential part of our school’s philosophy. OES is a college preparatory school and our students move on to select colleges. In a typical year, more than 130 colleges visit OES to recruit our students. Our average class size of 16 students means every student is known and valued. Our students become strong and versatile writers, critical thinkers, designers, performers, and collaborators as they engage in hands-on, project oriented work. For example, through our annual science research project, our students have reached received national and international recognition. Our dorm students are incredibly supported. We have one faculty dorm parent for approximately every six dorm students. Being a smaller dorm program, our students build close relationships with each other, and adults, and they have more opportunities for leadership. Our dorm students are supported and known by our community.
Academics
Summary: At OES, academics are a blend of traditional, research-based, cross-disciplinary, and experiential coursework. The renowned OES science program challenges students through independent research, professional mentoring, and national and international competition. Our research-based humanities programs lead students to create truly impressive works like the Literary Journalism Project. Upper School students also take on leadership responsibilities through student government, clubs and organizations, no-cut athletic teams, and performing arts.
Department Director Sarah Grenert-Funk
Student/Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Average Class Size: 16
Summer Programs: Offered
Full Time Teachers: 122
Number of AP Courses Offered: 5
Teachers Holding Advanced Degrees: 71%
Number of IB Courses Offered: 0
Learning Support
- Learning Center
- Peer Tutoring
- Writing Center
English
- Classics
- Creative Writing
- Literature
- Playwriting
- Poetry
History
- Classical History
- European History
- Medieval History
- United States History
- World History
Foreign Languages
- Chinese-Mandarin
- French
- Spanish
Religion / Philosophy
- Ethics
- Philosophy
- Social Justice
- World Religions
Humanities / Social Sciences
- Anthropology
- Economics
- Psychology
Sciences
- Anatomy
- Biology
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Electronics
- Genetics
- Geology
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Physiology
- Sports Medicine
Math
Computer Studies
- Computer Applications
- Multimedia
- Computer Programming
- Computer Science
Music
- Band
- Choral Music
- Composition
- Electronic Music
- Individual Instructions
- Music History
- Orchestra
- Recording
- Voice
Performing / Visual Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Ceramics
- Debate
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Screen-Printing
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Silkscreen
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
Special Programs
- Community Service
- Exchange Programs
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Outdoor Education
- Student Council
- Science Research
Distinctive or New Programs
- Astronomy Marine Ecology Microbiology Engineering Design Middle Eastern Literature Playwriting Historic Fiction 20th Century China Intellectual History Constitutional Law Multi-variable Calculus Religion And Social Justice
Campus Life
Dorm Life
Number of Dorms: 2
Average Students Per Dorm: 30
Number of Girls Dorms: 1
Number of Boys Dorms: 1
Dorm Amenities
- Game Room
- Laundry Facilities
- Lounge
- Vending Machines
- Wireless Internet
Other Dorm Amenities
Nurse's Office; Fitness Center; Community Kitchen; Outdoor Patio Spaces; Study Rooms
Student Life
Weekends provide time to relax and to experience the many cultural events and outdoor opportunities in and around Portland. For example, a recent boarding adventure to Mt. Hood gave students the opportunity to night tube.
Facilities
- All-Weather Track
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
- Indoor Basketball Court
- Technology Center
- Volleyball Court
- Soccer Field
- Tennis Courts
- Weight Room
- Athletic Fields
- Outdoor Track
- Turf Fields
- Lacrosse Field
Other Facilities
- Tennis courts - Indoor/Outdoor
- Ropes Course
- Giant Swing
- Fencing Facility
- State-of-the-Art Athletic Center
- Pond with Canoes
Clubs & Organizations
- Chess Club
- Community Service
- Computer Club
- Debate Club
- Diversity Club
- Dorm Proctors
- Drama Club
- Environmental Club
- Fencing Club
- Gardening Club
- Habitat for Humanity
- International Club
- Investment Club
- Jewish Student Organization
- Literary Magazine
- Math Club
- Mock Trial
- Model UN
- Newspaper
- Outing Club
- Peer Counseling
- Peer Tutoring
- Photography Club
- Science Bowl
- Sexualities Club
- Snowboarding Club
- Student Activities
- Student Government
- Student Publications
- Theater Club
- Weightlifting Club
- Yearbook
- Yoga Club
- GSA
Arts & Athletics
Summary: ARTS OES students have access to a music recording studio, media lab, woodshop, darkroom, ceramics studio, apparel construction area, 3D printers, and multiple creative spaces. Our music program celebrates symphonic and jazz bands, concert and a capella choirs, and a music production class. Our thriving theater arts program hosts several productions throughout the school year, culminating in our annual spring "One Acts," where student written plays are selected for full production. ATHLETICS Our no-cut sports policy ensures that every student who wants to play, gets to play, whatever the sport, and feels the joy of being part of a team. Our athletics program offers countless opportunities for self-confidence and leadership. Sports include: soccer, cross country, volleyball, basketball, skiing, tennis, track, lacrosse, golf, and fencing. OES has recently celebrated state championships in basketball, soccer, tennis and lacrosse.
Arts Department Director:
Athletics Department Director: Dennis Sullivan
Notable Achievements: 2021 Boys' Golf District State Champions 2020 Boys’ Basketball 3A State Champions 2020 Girls’ Basketball League and District Champions 2019 Boys’ Golf District State Champions 2019 Boys’ Skiing Metro Champions
Arts
- Acting
- Animation
- Ceramics
- Debate
- Design
- Directing
- Drama
- Drawing
- Fashion Design
- Graphic Design
- Lighting Design
- Painting
- Photography
- Portfolio
- Pottery
- Printmaking
- Production
- Publications
- Public Speaking
- Screen-Printing
- Screenwriting
- Sculpture
- Silkscreen
- Stagecraft
- Studio Art
- Theater Arts
- Theater Design
- Woodworking
- 3-D Art
Interscholastic Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Alpine Ski Racing
- Basketball
- Cross Country Running
- Fencing
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Recreational Sports
- Alpine Skiing
- Bowling
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Crew
- Cross Country Running
- Dance
- Fencing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Martial Arts
- Outdoor Education
- Racquetball
- Rafting
- Rock Climbing
- Snowboarding
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Weight Lifting
Graduates
Summary: Starting in 9th grade, our college counselors are available to guide and support students and their families in the college exploration process. The goal is to help each student find a college that will allow him or her to flourish intellectually, socially, and emotionally both in and beyond the classroom. OES graduates attend an array of excellent colleges.
College Information
Percentage of graduates who attend college: 100%
| Middle Percentile of SAT Scores | Reading | Math | Writing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25th percentile | 680 | 700 | |
| 75th percentile | 760 | 780 |
College attended in the past 5 years by our graduates:
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University of Edinburgh:
The New School:
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Swarthmore College:
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Pepperdine University:
Pomona College:
Pratt Institute:
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
Middlebury College:
Lehigh University:
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Vital Information
Student Body Type: Coed
Total Boarding: 60
Total Day: 822
Total Enrollment: 882
Boys: 433
Girls: 449
Boarding Grades Offered: 9-12
Day Grades Offered: K-12
School Type: Elementary, Middle, High School
Dress Code: Casual
Applications Accepted: SAO
Application Deadline: January 31st
Tuition & Financial Aid
7-Day Boarding: $71,200
5-Day Boarding: N/A
Day Tuition Fee: $39,900
Need-Based Aid: Offered
Payment Plans: Offered
Students Receiving Aid: 20%
Average Awarded: $
School Finances
Merit Scholarships: Not Offered
Students Receiving Merit Scholarships: %
Average Merit Scholarship: $
Current Endowment Amount: $23,276,850
Contact
Director of Admissions: Susan Gundle
Admissions Phone: 503 768 3115
Fax: 503 768 3140
Email: admit@oes.edu
Website: https://www.oes.edu
