Mt. Scott Learning Center

We often focus on helping students succeed within traditional school settings. But sometimes the greatest opportunity for success comes from finding a different environment — one where students feel seen, supported, and connected.

One school that deserves far more recognition is Mt. Scott High School.

For students who struggle with attendance, feel overwhelmed in large high school settings, or are searching for a stronger sense of belonging, community and connection, Mt. Scott offers a different path. With a smaller, more supportive environment, students have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, reconnect with learning, and regain confidence in themselves.

Too often, alternative schools are misunderstood. They aren’t simply an option when things haven’t worked elsewhere — they can be exactly the right fit for students who need a more personalized approach to thrive.

If you know a family with a high school student who is feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or at risk of falling behind, I encourage you to learn more about what Mt. Scott High School has to offer. The right environment can make all the difference.

Every student deserves a place where they feel they belong.

https://mtscott.org

Here's a few early pics from Mt. Scott High School's graduation ceremony at Warner Pacific University. The event was not only a celebration of our graduates' achievement, but also the perseverance, courage, and determination that carried them through every challenge along the way. Congratulations graduates!

To see a short highlights video of the ceremony, go to https://vimeo.com/1199953950

From the first steps into an empty auditorium on graduation day to the recessional at the conclusion of the ceremony, what a special day it was last Saturday for this year’s graduates of Mt. Scott High School.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your perseverance, growth, and determination brought you to this moment, and we couldn’t be more proud of all you’ve accomplished. Each graduate’s path has been unique, and yesterday we celebrated not only a milestone, but the resilience and courage it took to reach it.

We can’t wait to see where your next chapter leads. Congratulations, graduates—you did it!

Stay tuned for lots of graduation photos and a short highlights video coming soon!

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Do any of these apply to you or a teenager you know?

- Have not been attending school regularly or at all and are tired of being isolated at home?
- Feel overwhelmed by large classes or crowded hallways?
- Looking for a sense of belonging, community and connection?
- Feel like you're getting by but not really thriving?
- Looking for a learning community where you are welcomed, supported and encouraged?
- Looking for a school community where you can be yourself or have a fresh start to be who you want to be?
- Tried online school but miss the social connection or found it difficult to stay motivated and receive the support you deserve?
- Have a desire to not only be part of a small school community, but also experience and give back to the local community through off-campus trips and community service opportunities?

If so, Mt. Scott High School may be the solution.

For more information:
Call 503-771-8880
Email us at [email protected]
Visit our website at https://mtscott.org

Enrolling now for the 2026-27 school year!

A picture is worth a thousand words, but for our graduates at Mt. Scott Learning Centers these photos represent a thousand obstacles overcome.

High school graduation is a massive milestone, and for many of our students, the journey to it has required incredible grit, resilience, and heart. Hard work of this kind deserves to be celebrated in style!

That’s why every year, we make sure our seniors have the chance to step in front of a lens for professional senior portraits. By providing a professional photographer, we want to ensure every student has a high-quality keepsake of this achievement.

Seeing their smiles (and maybe a few proud tears) during these sessions is one of our favorite traditions.

Discover why high school students like these discover hope, feel safe, and experience success each year at Mt. Scott Learning Center in SE Portland.

For more information:
Call 503-771-8880
Email us at [email protected]
Visit our website at https://mtscott.org