Silverton High School (Oregon) Explained

Silverton High School
Streetaddress:1456 Pine Street
County:(Marion County)
Zipcode:97381
Coordinates:45.0144°N -122.7983°W
Principal:Sione Thompson[1]
Grades:9-12
Students:1,243 (2021-2022)[2]
Teaching Staff:63.60 (FTE)
Ratio:19.54
Team Name:Foxes
Colors:Orange, Black, and Silver
Conference:OSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference
Homepage:Silverton High School website

Silverton High School is a public high school located in the rural town of Silverton, Oregon, United States. It is a part of the Silver Falls School District and is the only high school in the district.

History

Silverton High School started as a 6-room high school named "Washington Irvin (High School)" It was built in 1890 and opened in 1907. The old building burned down in 1924 and a new Silverton High School was built in 1939 on Schlador Street. However, the building was deemed seismically unsafe, and a new and current Silverton High School was built on Pine Street.[3] [4] [5]

Academics

In 2008, 83% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 291 students, 241 graduated, 37 dropped out, four received a modified diploma, and nine were still in high school the following year.[6] [7]

In 2022, 89% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 317 students, 285 graduated, and 32 dropped out.[8]

Athletics

Silverton High School Athletic teams compete in the OSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference. The athletics director is Andrew Jones, and the athletics secretary is Valerie Martinson.[1]

State Championships:[9]

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Silverton.
  2. Web site: Silverton High School. National Center for Education Statistics. February 18, 2019.
  3. Web site: Silverton High School History: Founding, Timeline, and Milestones. Zippia.com. July 21, 2023. October 27, 2023.
  4. Web site: Old Silverton high school stands for now. Brooks, Christena. October 23, 2017. October 27, 2023.
  5. Web site: History of Silverton High. SHSAA. October 27, 2023.
  6. News: State releases high school graduation rates. 2009-06-30. The Oregonian. 2009-07-01.
  7. Web site: Oregon dropout rates for 2008. 2009-06-30. The Oregonian. 2009-07-01.
  8. Web site: Silverton High School Schools Guide. OregonLive.Com. October 27, 2023.
  9. Web site: Records and Archives.
  10. News: Baker. Jeff. 17 actors you (maybe) didn't know were from Oregon. 2016-02-16. The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. April 30, 2014.