Youth Progress Association is a non-profit, independent living organization that has been providing Oregon's youth with the skills necessary to become successful community members since 1964.
Our clients range in age from 13 to 24, have diverse backgrounds, and come from all over the State.
The majority of our clients have either been involved in the juvenile justice system or have no appropriate home resource with whom to live.
Youth Progress clients are often labeled as "difficult to treat" and have typically been rejected from other placements due to behaviors or background.
Youth Progress specializes in working with these youth by providing them with individualized opportunities to succeed.
Youth Progress Association provides opportunities to approximately 80 Oregon youth each year.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
8%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- At Youth Progress we believe that educational success is a key component to becoming a productive community member. To help ensure education opportunities, we have an on-site Learning Center that is accessible for all YP clients. Fully accredited by the State of Oregon, our Learning Center is an alternative school that supports clients in obtaining their education and academic goals. We offer a variety of opportunities and services in order to meet the educational needs of each client.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Yourth Progress Learning Center?
The application deadline for Yourth Progress Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Yourth Progress Learning Center located?
Yourth Progress Learning Center is located in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Portland, OR. There are 1 other private schools located in Brooklyn.
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