Open School East
Located in Rockwood, Open School East serves students in grades 9-12 who need more than a traditional high school. We provide the personalized, relationship-based support that gets them to graduation and beyond.
What We Deliver
Identity-Affirming Education
Students show up as their authentic selves in a school culture that celebrates their identities. Affinity groups and educators reflect the diversity of our community.
Trauma-Informed Support
Daily mentoring from trained advocates, mental health counseling, and adults committed to supporting the whole student—not just academics.
Rigorous Academics
Credit recovery, acceleration, and real college/career exploration so students graduate ready for their next chapter.
Families as Partners
We work with families as allies, using a strengths-based approach to support student success.
“At Open School East, we invite students to reimagine their relationship with their education, as more than half of our students were not attending school at all before enrolling. When we hear those students say ‘This is the first time I’ve looked forward to going to school,’ I am reminded of the truly special community we have here.”
— Nawwal Moustafa, Principal, Open School East
Enrollment
Ready to enroll at Open School East?
We welcome students in grades 9–12 from Centennial, David Douglas, Gresham-Barlow, Parkrose, Reynolds, and Portland Public Schools. Start with a short enrollment inquiry and our team will follow up.
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