Primerly field report
a tuition-free public focus option in Hillsboro
6–12 · Public · Focus Option · STEM · Beaverton School District
10740 NE Walker Rd, Hillsboro · Diane Fitzpatrick
The Beaverton Academy of Science and Engineering (BASE) is a specialized 6-12 school that utilizes the EL Education (Expeditionary Learning) framework, emphasizing a blend of rigorous academics and character development through real-world "expeditions" and public exhibitions of work. Middle schoolers benefit from a "wheel" curriculum that allows them to rotate through Computer Science, Engineering, and Biomedical Health careers before selecting a focused high school pathway in 9th grade.
To ensure every student succeeds, the school integrates AVID instructional strategies across all classrooms and provides a dedicated Access Tutorial (AT) period every other day for 1-1 teacher support and peer tutoring. Students also belong to a "Crew," a consistent advisory group designed to foster strong relationships and the professional habits necessary for high-quality craftsmanship and community contribution. Students have the opportunity to earn college credit in math, biomedical science, engineering, foreign language and science courses through OIT (Oregon Institute of Technology), PCC (Portland Community College) and PSU (Portland State University). The culture celebrates curiosity, innovation, and high academic expectations.
Tuition: Tuition-Free Public
Address: 10740 NE Walker Rd, Hillsboro OR 97006. Phone: 503-356-3630. Website: base.beaverton.k12.or.us.
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Seats here aren’t first-come; they’re drawn by lottery. Each circle below is a tenth of the families who applied over the last two springs and stayed in the running (didn’t take a higher-ranked school). Filled circles got a yes.
Official PPS lottery results, 2025-26 & 2026-27 combined: offers made ÷ families still in the running (offered + waitlisted); applications cancelled for a higher-ranked school excluded. pps.net › prior transfer data. Slots reset every year.