Are you ready for a radically relevant education?

Portal is a school designed for future game-changers, entrepreneurs, and innovators who want to be immersed in real life, hands-on learning. We are on a mission to disrupt the traditional school model by providing essential elements for lifelong success (not just test scores). 

We value your time. We believe in your dreams. So, we went ahead and redefined education to meet your needs.

Learn More About Portal

Virtual Information Session (30 minutes):
We encourage all prospective families to attend a virtual event! The virtual info sessions are a great introduction of Portal and an overview of the program.

Meet with Admissions (30 minutes):
Share more about your student and dive deeper into aspects of the program that are of particular interest.

Shadow Days (Half or full day):
Join a current student for a day in the life at Portal.

Open House (90 minutes):
Tour campus, meet current students and families, connect with Portal educators.

Application Steps:

  • Transcripts - 7th grade and current 8th grade

  • Two Recommendations - teacher recommendation and one personal recommendation (counselor, coach, community member) -- someone who can speak on your character and knows you well

  • Writing Sample - a graded essay from 7th or 8th grade

  • Optional - Student Voice Project - Show us what you’re all about. Using a medium of your choosing, tell us why Portal is the school for you. Submission can be a video, writing sample, digital content, art, music, personal website, portfolio, or anything else you choose

  • Optional - SSAT - if you have taken a high school entrance exam like the SSAT, ISEE or HSPT and you feel they strongly reflect your abilities and strengths, you can submit.  

  • Optional - Character Skills Assessment - As a school that values the unique talents and diversity of all students, we want to get to know you in a holistic way.The Character Skills Snapshot gives us richer information about each student's strengths and illuminates areas where Portal can help you grow and thrive. Applicants to Portal Schools are recommended to take The Character Skills Snapshot.