Woodburn High School Explained

Woodburn High School
Streetaddress:1785 N Front Street
City:Woodburn
County:(Marion County)
State:Oregon
Zipcode:97071
Country:United States
Coordinates:45.1534°N -122.8504°W
Type:Public
District:Woodburn School District 103
Principal:Dulce Nash[1]
Grades:9-12
Students:1,701 (2023-2024)[2]
Rival:North Marion High School
Mascot:Bulldog
Team Name:Bulldogs
Colors:Royal blue and white
Conference:OSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference
Homepage:Woodburn School District Homepage

Woodburn High School (WHS) is a four-year public high school located in Woodburn, Oregon, United States.

Buildings

Via funding from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the WHS campus is divided into four smaller schools and focus on different areas of study:

Since July 3, 2001, AIS, WAAST, and WACA have offered International Baccalaureate courses and students can earn a full IB diploma.[3] WeBSS is the only school on the campus that offers Advanced Placement courses.

Fire

In 2012, 3 Woodburn High School Students were charged with first-degree arson and reckless endangerment after they set fire part of the building while playing around with Hand sanitizer and a lighter. The fire caused an estimated $5.5 million in damages, Only 1 student was sentenced to 4 days in Juvenile detention.[4] [5]

Academics

In 2018, 255 of the school's seniors received a high school diploma, 25 seniors dropped out.[6]

In 2022, 72% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 406 students, 320 graduated and 86 dropped out.[7]

Academic achievements

In 2019 the Woodburn Academy of Arts, Science & Technology was ranked 6th on U.S. News list of best high schools in Oregon.[8]

Athletics

Woodburn High School athletic teams compete in the OSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference. The athletic director is Chad Waples and the athletics secretary is Karen Ramos.

State Championships:[9]

Notable alumni

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Woodburn.
  2. Web site: "Woodburn SD 103 - Woodburn High School.". publicschoolreview.com. November 1, 2023.
  3. Web site: Woodburn High School. IB World Schools. IBO. 2008-02-12.
  4. Web site: Three Teens Accused of Arson in $5.5 Million Woodburn High School Fire to Be Sentenced. Stuart Tomlinson. July 11, 2012. October 31, 2023.
  5. Web site: Woodburn Teens Sentenced after Starting High School Fire.. 26 August 2012 . Staff, KATU.com. October 31, 2023.
  6. Web site: 2020 Woodburn School District graduation rates :: Your Schools - the Oregonian.
  7. Web site: "Woodburn Academy of Art, Science and Technology :: Schools Guide.". OregonLive.Com. November 2, 2023.
  8. Web site: Best High Schools in Oregon . US News. 15 July 2023.
  9. Web site: Records & Archives.
  10. Web site: Bio | Stacy Allison - keynote, business, motivational, and adventure speaker.
  11. Karlan. Babes in Toyland: The Making and Selling of a Rock and Roll Band. 1996.
  12. News: Gonzaga's Gorman makes the big time . 15 December 2022 . . . 6 November 1984 . B1.
  13. News: Baker. Jeff. 17 actors you (maybe) didn't know were from Oregon. 2016-02-16. The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. April 30, 2014.