TRILLIUM

Trillium is a public charter school that is part of the Portland SD 1J school district, located in Portland, OR with about 318 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 18 teachers, Trillium has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Trillium Charter School, located in the Overlook neighborhood of North Portland, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on democratic education and project-based learning, aiming to foster a collaborative community where students are active participants in their own academic journey. By emphasizing critical thinking, social responsibility, and personalized instruction, Trillium seeks to create an environment that values individual expression and community engagement over traditional, standardized rigidness.

The school’s philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that students learn best when they are invested in their school culture and curriculum. Trillium utilizes mixed-age classrooms in its younger grades and offers a wide variety of arts, humanities, and experiential learning opportunities for its older students. As a charter school within the Portland Public Schools district, it maintains a unique identity that balances rigorous academic standards with a progressive approach, preparing students to be self-directed learners and thoughtful citizens.

For more information, contact Trillium at (503) 285-3833 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.