Testimonials

Kaliyah

Class of 2025

“I think Mt. Scott High School has definitely given me the courage to be who I am. Everyone here is just so kind. And they understand that everyone’s here for their own reason. Smaller settings are always better, and at Mt. Scott, you really feel like everyone cares about you.”

Now: Attending Western Oregon University

Travon

Class of 2015

“I never believed my ceiling for potential was high until Mt. Scott High School showed me I was standing under the wrong roof, and that my ceiling was higher than that of a skyscraper.”

Now: Operations & Programs Coordinator, Center for Black Excellence

Marcos

Class of 2019

“Growing up I always struggled with anxiety and anger issues. My grandparents were raising me and knew I wouldn’t last long attending a big traditional school. Luckily, we discovered Mt. Scott and it ended up being the perfect fit for me. Mt. Scott is where students find hope, where they feel safe, and where they find success.”

Now: Warner Pacific University graduate; sports photographer/videographer

Onyx

Class of 2026

“School was always really a struggle for me and I was always behind the other students. But at Mt. Scott I discovered a really tight knit community with so many different kinds of people all in one place and all getting along. That community and its support propelled me to graduate and pursue my interest in art.”

Now: Attending Pacific Northwest College of Art

Zaira

Class of 2021

“I suffered from depression and anxiety, and I was scared to be with myself. But not after going to Mt. Scott, I feel that I can be who I am, and I feel like I have the support system in order to graduate on time and succeed in life.”

Now: Portland State University graduate; OHSU Nursing Program

Taylor

Class of 2008

“Growing up I was surrounded by negative influences and was drowning academically and socially in large, traditional schools. But at Mt. Scott, I discovered staff that genuinely cared about me and desired to know me. I know that the biggest impact Mt. Scott and the staff had on my life is belief. Belief in myself and that there was greatness within me, within all of us in our own ways.”

Now: Oregon State University graduate; Owner, Mike & Taylor Photography

Henry

Class of 2022

“It’s important for kids with anxiety and social issues to be able to go to a school like Mt. Scott. A place where they feel safe and where they can build strong relationships with their teachers and other students. A place that gives kids a better chance of launching into the world successfully.”

Julie

Class of 2019

“At a young age I was diagnosed with high functioning autism and ADHD and struggled at my previous schools. At Mt. Scott I received the support I needed, I was finally able to make friends, and I discovered the ability to push past my weaknesses. I am so grateful to Mt. Scott.”

Carly

Class of 2010

“Growing up there was little support at home around my education, and I struggled to learn in a large school environment. I needed a smaller, quieter, more supportive learning environment. At Mt. Scott, I felt connected to the adults in my life for the very first time. I began to see myself as a really capable person, a capable student, and a capable human being. I was taught the perfect example of the person I wanted to be.”

Now: Manager, US Bank (15 years)

Remi

Class of 2026

“If not for Mt. Scott High School, my future plans would be much different. I struggled a lot at my previous schools and sorta lost my love for learning – and was worried I would never get that back. But at Mt. Scott I was given the opportunity to build myself up enough that I believed I could achieve my goals and thrive at a 4-year college.”

Now: Attending University of Oregon

Steven

Class of 2014

“I know for other kids they may think that there’s no hope and they’ll never find a place where they can better themselves and be who they want to be. But I promise you that Mt. Scott is that place, that there are people who love you here and want you to succeed.”

Shirley

Class of 2019

“Before I came to Mt. Scott, I was a total mess. I didn’t know what I wanted in life and I was going down the wrong path. But at Mt. Scott the teachers were really patient with me and taught me in a way that I began to understand and gain confidence.”

Now: Portland State University graduate