John F. Kennedy High School (Oregon) Explained

John F. Kennedy High School
Streetaddress:890 East Marquam Street
City:Mt. Angel
County:(Marion County)
State:Oregon
Zipcode:97362
Country:USA
Coordinates:45.0719°N -122.7895°W
Type:Public
District:Mt. Angel School District
Principal:Jessica Brenden[1]
Motto:To ensure pathways of growth and achievement for all students through responsive adult actions
Grades:9–12
Teaching Staff:12.63 (FTE)[2]
Ratio:14.81
Students:187 (2021-2022)
Rival:Colton High School (Oregon)
Mascot:Trojan
Team Name:Trojans
Colors:Red, White, and Blue
Conference:OSAA 2A-2 Tri-River Conference

John F. Kennedy High School is a public school located in Mt. Angel, Oregon, United States.

History

The school was originally Mt. Angel Preparatory School run by the Benedictine monks of Mount Angel Abbey, and was founded in 1887.[3]

The Benedicitnes ran the school until 1964, when they turned its administration over to St. Mary's Catholic Church, located in Mt. Angel. The parish ran the school for five years until closing it in 1969.[4] It was reopened one year later as John F. Kennedy High School, and remains so today.

Academics

In 2014, 79% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Kennedy currently offers five Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The school also began the AVID program at the beginning of the 2015–16 school year.[5]

In 2022, 82% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 39 students, 33 graduated and 6 dropped out.[6]

Athletics

Kennedy High School athletic teams compete in the OSAA 2A-2 Tri-River Conference (excluding Football which competes in 3A-SD1). The athletic director is Kevin Moffatt.

State Championships:[7]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kennedy.
  2. Web site: School Detail for John F Kennedy High School.. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). December 4, 2023.
  3. Web site: Mount Angel Abbey. Oregon Encyclopedia.
  4. Book: Graham. Sandra. Anderson. Bonita. Images of America: Mt. Angel. 2012. Arcadia Publishing. 978-0-7385-9333-3.
  5. Web site: Teresi. Vince. Ready to launch: JFK adopts AVID college, career program. 15 May 2015 .
  6. Web site: John F Kennedy High School Schools Guide. OregonLive.Com. February 3, 2023. December 4, 2023.
  7. Web site: Records & Archives.