North Marion High School (Oregon) Explained

North Marion High School
Streetaddress:20167 Grim Rd NE
City:Aurora
County:Marion County
State:Oregon
Zipcode:97002
Country:United States
Type:Public
District:North Marion School District
Principal:De Ann Jeness[1]
Grades:9-12
Students:599 (2021-2022)[2]
Teaching Staff:30.75 (FTE)
Ratio:19.48
Campus:Rural
Rival:Woodburn High School
Mascot:Husky
Team Name:Huskies
Colors:Green and white
Conference:OSAA 4A-3 Oregon West Conference
Opened:1950
Homepage:North Marion High School website

North Marion High School is a public high school in Aurora, Oregon, United States. The school is part of the North Marion School District with all four schools being located on the same campus. The school draws students from the cities of Aurora, Hubbard, and Donald as well as the communities of Broadacres and Butteville.

New construction

In November 2017, voters passed a $42 million bond that would go towards renovations district-wide and would also go towards a new North Marion high school building. Construction of the new building began in 2019 and finished in 2021.[3] [4]

Academics

The school earned a 4 (out of 5) in its report card grading for the 2013-2014 school year, meaning more than 70% of students met or exceeded standards on the Oregon Assessment of Knowledge and Skills. North Marion High School's completion rate was 94.8%, and its four-year graduation rate was 78.6%.[5]

In 2022, 81% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 153 students, 130 graduated and 23 dropped out.[6]

Athletics

The North Marion High School athletics teams compete in the OSAA 4A-3 Oregon West Conference (excluding football which competes in 3A-SD1).

State Championships:[7]

(† = Tied with one or more schools)(‡ = Non-OSAA Sponsored State title)

Bob Brack Stadium

Bob Brack Stadium is the varsity baseball field located on the campus of North Marion High School, in the school's athletic complex. In 2011, it was rated "best high school baseball facility on the West Coast" by the National High School Baseball Coaches Association.[8]

Media coverage

In 2011, North Marion students founded North Marion Athletics, an organization that highlights scores, storylines, and successes in varsity sports at North Marion High School. NM Athletics remained operational until the graduation of the founders in June 2013. The student-led production was highlighted in local newspapers such as the Woodburn Independent and a Portland Metropolitan Area News Station in Fox 12 KPTV.[9]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: North Marion.
  2. Web site: North Marion High School Statistics. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). October 3, 2023.
  3. Web site: North Marion School District Holding Bond Meeting for Contractors. 11 October 2017 . Woodburn Independent. October 3, 2023.
  4. Web site: North Marion High School: Todd Construction. 14 May 2019 . Todd Construction. October 3, 2022.
  5. Web site: Despite academic growth on report card, North Marion braces for changes. 29 October 2014. Pamplin Media. October 31, 2014.
  6. Web site: North Marion High School Guide. The Oregonian. October 3, 2023.
  7. Web site: Records & Archives.
  8. News: Horton. Jason. Best in the West: North Marion's baseball field receives regional accolade. 9 May 2012. Woodburn Independent. June 29, 2011.
  9. Web site: Video Landing Page - KPTV - FOX 12. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20140302055957/http://www.kptv.com/video?autoStart=true&topVideoCatNo=default&clipId=7755652. 2014-03-02.
  10. [Pat Chaffey]
  11. Web site: Kory Casto Stats Baseball-Reference.com.
  12. Web site: Steve Schrenk Stats Baseball-Reference.com.