Admission

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Want to make a unique contribution to our diverse and dynamic community? Eager to be more challenged, supported, and known in your classes? Waynflete accepts applications for all grade levels and considers each applicant as a whole person. We evaluate all applicants individually and equally, regardless of their race, gender, ethnicity, culture, and economic status. Be yourself and bring us your questions, hopes, and concerns throughout the process.

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565
students

>50
Portland-area communities

23%
students of color

39%
of students receive  tuition assistance

ADMISSION EVENTS

See Waynflete for yourself.

Just as hands-on, experiential learning is core to our curriculum, exploring our campus and classrooms is an essential part of the application process. Our admission events are fun, interactive, no-pressure opportunities to observe classes, hear from students and teachers, talk with current parents, and more. See upcoming Admission events

TUITION ASSISTANCE

Many Waynflete students receive financial aid.

We are committed to creating and nurturing an economically diverse community and strive to keep a Waynflete education as affordable and accessible as possible. Learn about tuition assistance

“My children recognize the value of a Waynflete education and they often let me know how much they appreciate the opportunity to be part of this special community.”
–Parent Review on Great Schools

WAYNFLETE NOW

It`s #FeatureFriday, and this week we`re turning the spotlight on Waynflete alum Ryan Blotnick `00. In this brief interview, Ryan shares his passion for music, addresses how a Waynflete education shaped his career, and reflects on his recent performance on campus with former Waynflete Jazz Combo and Band director Ray Morrow.

What motivates you, and why does what you do matter?

“Music is all about connecting, and connection is the greatest thing about being human. We love to celebrate, rejoice, and feel things together. At Waynflete, I remember I had to memorize the definition of humanism—the belief in the power and dignity of humans. When you listen to incredible music, you can feel the power and the dignity in it, even in the absence of words. I think part of my mission with music is showing that non-verbal ways of thinking are valid. There is a long history of oppression and hierarchy built into our language, and I love that improvised music cuts right through that and creates a space where everyone can be creative together.”

What aspects of your Waynflete experience do you think influenced or supported your career?

“Playing in the big band and combo under the direction of Ray Morrow was a huge inspiration. Ray was a teacher who exemplified excellence and dedication to the music, and you could hear him practicing his horn all the time—he practiced what he preached! He was an incredibly generous educator as well. He really got us fired up. And learning how to write essays may have been the most useful skill I got out of high school. For example, when I met the president of Songlines Recordings, I wrote to him and sent some music. He was a literature major and was impressed with my ability to write about my music. I think that helped us build a rapport that led me to three records on his label. Whether it’s writing to a label, writing to clubs to book gigs, or applying to grants, it is all basically variations on essay writing. I think that what I learned about writing at Waynflete even helped influence my musical composition process.”

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