Klamath Union High School
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| Klamath Union High School | |
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| Address | |
| 1300 Monclaire Street Klamath Falls, Oregon, Klamath County, 97601  United States |
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| Coordinates | 42°13′50″N 121°46′44″W / 42.2305°N 121.7788°WCoordinates: 42°13′50″N 121°46′44″W / 42.2305°N 121.7788°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Opened | 1901 |
| School district | Klamath Falls City School District |
| Principal | Jeff Bullock[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 780[2] |
| Color(s) | Red and White[1] |
| Athletics conference | OSAA Southern Sky 5A [1] |
| Mascot | Pelicans[1] |
| Website | http://www.kfalls.k12.or.us/kuhs/ |
Klamath Union High School is a public high school located in Klamath Falls, Oregon, United States.
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History [edit]
Funding of the school began in 1901 with the first graduate in 1903.[3] The school colors are red and white and a large "K" is marked in white stone on a nearby hill. The construction of the school began in 1927, with the first marching band the following year.[3] KUHS opened with 520 students and had 77 graduates its first year. Paul Jackson was the Principal and Pelican Pete was chosen as the school's mascot.[3]
Academics [edit]
In 2008, 89% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 186 students, 166 graduated, 14 dropped out, 3 received a modified diploma, and 3 are still in high school.[4][5]
Notable Alumni [edit]
- James Ivory - film director, Merchant Ivory Productions[citation needed]
References [edit]
- ^ a b c d http://www.osaa.org/schools.aspx/KlamathUnion/
- ^ http://schools.publicschoolsreport.com/Oregon/KlamathFalls/KlamathHighSchool.html
- ^ a b c http://www.kfalls.k12.or.us/kuhs/history/history.htm
- ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
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