Banks High School Explained

Banks High School
City:Banks
County:(Washington County)
State:Oregon
Zipcode:97106
Country:United States
Coordinates:45.6152°N -123.1131°W
Type:Public
District:Banks School District
Principal:Jacob Pence[1]
Teaching Staff:19.49 (FTE)[2]
Ratio:17.91
Grades:9-12
Students:341 (2021-2022)
Campus:Rural
Rival:Corbett High School, Valley Catholic High School, and Tillamook High School
Mascot:Brave
Team Name:Braves
Colors:Navy, Vegas Gold, and White
Conference:OSAA 3A-2 Coastal Range League
Homepage:Banks HS website

Banks High School is a public high school in Banks, Oregon, United States.

History

During the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration paid for work on the school's athletic fields. The project was completed in 1936.[3]

Academics

In 2008, 86% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 102 students, 88 graduated, ten dropped out, and four were still in high school the following year.[4] [5]

In 2022, 88% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 94 students, 86 graduated, and 8 students either dropped out, received a modified diploma or were still in high school the following year.[6]

Athletics

Banks High School athletic teams compete in the OSAA 3A-2 Coastal Range League (excluding Football which competes in 3A-SD1 and Boys Soccer which compete in 4A-1 Cowapa League). The athletic director is Ben Buchanan and the athletics secretary is Tammy Hilger.

State Championships:[7]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Banks.
  2. Web site: School Detail for Banks High School. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). November 28, 2023.
  3. News: WPA Funds For Project on Kruger Road Likely. February 23, 1936. The Oregonian. 8.
  4. News: State releases high school graduation rates. 2009-06-30. The Oregonian. 2009-07-01.
  5. Web site: Oregon dropout rates for 2008. 2009-06-30. The Oregonian. 2009-07-01.
  6. Web site: Banks High School Schools Guide - The Oregonian.. OregonLive.Com. February 2, 2023. November 28, 2023.
  7. Web site: Records & Archives.
  8. Collins. Cliff. November 2003. Profiles in the Law: An Eye for Public Service. Oregon State Bar Bulletin. Oregon State Bar.
  9. News: Smith. Taylor. Buxton native and Wall Street Journal columnist Kimberley Strassel wins Bradley Prize. 1 July 2014. The Oregonian. June 27, 2014.