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.
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]
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]
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]