Philomath High School
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| Philomath High School | |
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| Address | |
| 2054 Applegate Street Philomath, Oregon, Benton, 97370 USA |
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| Coordinates | 44°32′16″N 123°21′22″W / 44.537888°N 123.356064°WCoordinates: 44°32′16″N 123°21′22″W / 44.537888°N 123.356064°W |
| Information | |
| School district | Philomath School District |
| Principal | Ken Ball |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 611[1] |
| Color(s) | Black and Gold |
| Athletics conference | OSAA Oregon West Conference 4A-4[2] |
| Mascot | Warriors |
| Website | http://www.philomath.k12.or.us/phs |
Philomath High School is a public high school in Philomath, Oregon, United States.
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[edit] Academics
In 2008, 88% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 147 students, 129 graduated, 12 dropped out, 3 received a modified diploma, and 3 are still in high school.[3][4]
[edit] The Clemens Grant
Main article: Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon
A scholarship fund set up for graduates of Philomath High School was the subject of the documentary, Clear Cut: The Story of Philomath, Oregon.[clarification needed]
[edit] New Construction
In 2011, a $20 million construction project was started at the high school to rebuild a classroom wing and athletic complex.[5]
[edit] Notable alumni
- Kevin Boss, football tight-end, Oakland Raiders
- Tami Maida, Quarterback Princess
- Peter Richardson, documentary film director
- Mike Thurman, (The Baseball Cube)
[edit] References
- ^ OSAA profile
- ^ OSSA profile
- ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. http://www.oregonlive.com/education/index.ssf/2009/06/high_school_dropout_rates.html. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. http://blog.oregonlive.com/education_impact/2009/06/Dropout-Rates.xls. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ^ Philomath construction project
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