A college-like high school that lets you take control of your education. I felt much more responsible and like an adult from the independence RPA gives you.
~ Daylan P. , Class of 2023
A college-like high school that lets you take control of your education. I felt much more responsible and like an adult from the independence RPA gives you.
~ Daylan P. , Class of 2023
Different. Not always for everyone, but well worth it for the education and staff alone.
~ Ray R. , Class of 2024
Because I went to RPA, I learned to think for myself and take risks.
~ Will A. , Class of 2019
RPA pushed me to take initiative, manage my time, and step outside my comfort zone — which is how I've secured three internships as a sophomore in college and even studied abroad.
~ Arden A. , Class of 2024
RPA is flexible, kind, and individual. I feel confident in my ability to choose my own path and not be afraid to ask for opportunities.
~ Amelie M. , Class of 2024
Because I went to RPA, I was able to go to college. The teachers and staff believing in me led me to attending the University of Oregon.
~ Eleanor M. , Class of 2024
RPA is more open-ended and supportive than other schools, and way more flexible than most. RPA helps you get out of your comfort zone.
~ Robin A. , Grade 12
It's a good school to learn and grow if you find “normal” schooling difficult. You can explore, create, learn at your own pace, and express yourself.
~ Koko , Grade 12
RPA is the kind of school where you can loudly and unapologetically be yourself without judgment.
~ Jasper , Grade 12
Theatre gives me the space to freely express the things that make me thoroughly happy.
~ Charlotte F. , Grade 12
It's like college but for grades 9-12 — open campus, making your own schedule — because they treat students like adults as they prepare you for adult life.
~ Renzo C. , Grade 11
True freedom. You can truly do anything you want. If you want to learn, they'll give you all the tools you need to learn anything you want.
~ Nolan O. , Grade 11
RPA caters to people who think outside of the box. If you're capable of taking your education into your own hands, this school is right for you.
~ Jackson V. , Grade 11
RPA lets you build your education how you want it — your schedule, how fast you advance — so you can build your schooling to be as unique as you are.
~ Mosely M. , Grade 10
RPA is the kind of school where students are free to be the most authentic and confident versions of themselves.
~ Burke O. , Grade 10
RPA is the kind of school where everyone is free to be themselves and pursue the things that actually matter to them.
~ Grace L. , Grade 10
It's an amazing school with all the resources you need to be successful and more! You move at your own pace, and all the teachers are really kind.
~ Liv F. , Grade 9
RPA is the kind of school where dreams can come true if you try hard enough.
~ Logan R. , Grade 8
Everyone is welcome! Bullying is very little, and you feel accepted!
~ Willow C. , Grade 7
Going to RPA is like going to a school full of people who understand you. You never feel unwanted or weird — you feel at home.
~ Drew R. , Grade 6