Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School's programs combine education, job skill training with outdoor adventure for ages 14 to 19.
Under staff supervision, youth crew members work on conservation, reforestation, and recreation projects, and learn valuable lessons of teamwork and responsibility.
Through education, youth learn to respect and protect the environment in which they live.
The Corps Network promotes growth, quality, and sustainability of Corps and their members.
There vision is for well-funded, high-quality Corps programs to serve every community.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 8-11
- Enrollment: 24 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School often compared to?
Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School is often viewed alongside schools like Wellsprings Friends School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School?
The application deadline for Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School located?
Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School is located in the Laurel Hill neighborhood of Eugene, OR.
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School vs. Wellsprings Friends School
The nearest high school to Northwest Youth Corps Outdoor School is Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter) (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Far Horizons Montessori School (1.6 miles away)
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Students
Far Horizons Montessori School
Montessori School
Grades: PK-6 | 70 students 1.6 miles 2490 Hilyard St
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 485-0521
1.6
PK-6
70
Grades: PK-8 | 154 students 1.7 miles 86397 Eldon Schafer Dr
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 744-0954
1.7
PK-8
154
Pitch Program (wed To Be Youth Shelter)
Alternative School
Grades: 6-11 | 7 students 2 miles 2655 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 790-2583
2
6-11
7
Looking Glass Stepping Stone Program School
All-boys | Alternative School
Grades: 8-12 | 11 students 2.2 miles 2517 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 342-4293
2.2
8-12
11
Eweb Cdc
Daycare / Preschool
Grades: NS | 58 students 2.4 miles 500 E 4th Avenue
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 685-7000
2.4
NS
58
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