Business Details
23 Years
experience
PreK-12 Independent Education in Central Oregon
Cascades Academy empowers students to explore their passions through innovative, hands-on learning in a challenging and supportive environment. Founded in 2003, we prioritize small class sizes (18-20 students) to foster authentic connections between teachers and students, creating a safe, vibrant community where each individual is valued. Our experiential learning approach integrates academic rigor with real-world applications, emphasizing social-emotional growth alongside traditional subjects.With a dedicated team of educators who serve as mentors and role models, we cultivate lifelong learners ready for college and beyond. Our commitment to accessibility is reflected in our $1M+ annual tuition assistance program, ensuring exceptional education is available to all families. As a PreK-12 institution with a 100% college acceptance rate, we prepare students not just for academic success, but to be compassionate leaders shaping a better world.
Services
Pre-Kindergarten
Elementary Education
Middle School
High School
Tuition Assistance
Experiential Learning
College Counseling
Outdoor Education
STEM Programs
Language Courses
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized learning through 18-20 student class sizes
- Our experiential curriculum integrates hands-on learning with academic rigor
- Faculty serve as mentors guiding both academic and personal growth
- Committed to accessibility with $1M+ annual tuition assistance
- 100% college acceptance rate with personalized future counseling
What people say
Innovative curriculum
Dedicated educators
Supportive community
Transformative learning
College readiness
Services
Pre-Kindergarten
Our Reggio Emilia-inspired Pre-K program nurtures curious learners through student-led exploration. Focused on social-emotional development and school readiness, we balance play with foundational academics. Teachers create personalized learning plans to develop fine motor skills, emotional endurance, and collaborative problem-solving through nature-based activities and structured routines.
Middle School
Three-year program emphasizing personal identity, diverse perspectives, and social responsibility through competency-based learning. Integrates humanities, STEM, and IDEA Lab innovation space with expeditionary travel experiences. Advisory program builds digital citizenship and leadership skills through grade-specific thematic frameworks.
High School
College-preparatory curriculum delivered through place-based thematic studies and international travel programs. Uses mastery transcript system to track competencies rather than traditional grades. Includes senior Legacy Project and four-year college counseling program with personalized application support.
STEM Education
IDEA Labs combine engineering design process with Next Generation Science Standards. Students engage in project-based learning from elementary solar oven construction to high school robotics competitions. Program develops technical skills while emphasizing iterative problem-solving and collaborative innovation through hands-on experiments.
Experiential Learning
Core educational philosophy integrating academic content with real-world application through travel programs and local projects. Combines classroom instruction with outdoor education, service learning, and industry partnerships. Students apply knowledge through cycles of experience, reflection, conceptualization, and practical implementation.
Questions
What grades does Cascades Academy offer?
We provide Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade education in three divisions: Lower School (PreK-5th), Middle School (6th-8th), and Upper School (9th-12th).
What makes your curriculum unique?
Our competency-based program emphasizes experiential learning through travel programs, outdoor education, and community partnerships that connect directly to classroom studies.
Do you offer financial assistance?
Yes, our tuition assistance program commits over $1M annually to make exceptional education accessible to all qualified students regardless of financial circumstances.
What college preparation services do you offer?
Our four-year college counseling program includes personalized application support, campus visits, essay workshops, and mentorship from experienced advisors ensuring 100% college acceptance.
What are class sizes?
We maintain 18-20 students per class to ensure personalized attention, strong teacher-student relationships, and collaborative learning opportunities.
Is there before/after school care?
We offer extended care programs with supervised activities before school starting at 8:15 AM and after school until 3:30 PM daily.
