Silverton_High_School_(Oregon)

Silverton High School (Oregon)

Silverton High School (Oregon)

Public school in Silverton, , Oregon, United States

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.

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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]

  • Boys Basketball: 2015
  • Boys Track and Field: 2022
  • Choir: 2019
  • Dance/Drill: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2014, 2023
  • Football: 1991, 2021
  • Girls Basketball: 1989, 1994, 2016, 2024
  • Girls Golf: 1993
  • Speech: 2008, 2009
  • Wrestling: 1972

Notable alumni

References

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    "History of Silverton High". SHSAA. Retrieved October 27, 2023.
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    "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
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    "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
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    Baker, Jeff (April 30, 2014). "17 actors you (maybe) didn't know were from Oregon". The Oregonian. Portland, Oregon. Retrieved 2016-02-16.


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