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Starting in [[1873]], high school students from [[Oak Park, Illinois|Oak Park]] attended classes in space in an [[elementary school]]. The first class, which contained only three people, graduated in [[1877]]. The population of the area was growing rapidly, to accommodate this a building solely for the high school was constructed in [[1892]]. The population continued to grow, and in [[1899]] the high school was separated from the elementary [[school district]], and a consolidated district was created with [[River Forest, Illinois|River Forest]], establishing Oak Park and River Forest Township High School. |
Starting in [[1873]], high school students from [[Oak Park, Illinois|Oak Park]] attended classes in space in an [[elementary school]]. The first class, which contained only three people, graduated in [[1877]]. The population of the area was growing rapidly, to accommodate this a building solely for the high school was constructed in [[1892]]. The population continued to grow, and in [[1899]] the high school was separated from the elementary [[school district]], and a consolidated district was created with [[River Forest, Illinois|River Forest]], establishing Oak Park and River Forest Township High School. |
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A new building, designed to hold 800 students was opened in [[1907]] in the school's current location. Many additions to the building took place during the [[1920s]], including a new football field, and the first high school field house in the nation. |
A new building, designed to hold 800 students was opened in [[1907]] in the school's current location. Many additions to the building took place during the [[1920s]], including a new football field, and the first high school field house in the nation. |
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The school now holds approximately 3200 students. |
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In [[1946]], River Forest established a high school of its own, creating River Forest Community High School District 223. However, this was short-lived; on [[June 21]], [[1949]] the Consolidated High School District 200, [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], was created, combining district 223 and Oak Park District 200. |
In [[1946]], River Forest established a high school of its own, creating River Forest Community High School District 223. However, this was short-lived; on [[June 21]], [[1949]] the Consolidated High School District 200, [[Cook County, Illinois|Cook County]], [[Illinois]], was created, combining district 223 and Oak Park District 200. |
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Several minor additions to the buildings were made during the [[1940s]] and [[1950s]], but it was during the [[1960s]] that the most large-scale construction projects were completed. The building was extended across Ontario Street, connecting the academic building with the field house. The new construction included a 1700-seat [[auditorium]], a 350-seat Little Theatre, two cafeterias, and more classrooms. |
Several minor additions to the buildings were made during the [[1940s]] and [[1950s]], but it was during the [[1960s]] that the most large-scale construction projects were completed. The building was extended across Ontario Street, connecting the academic building with the field house. The new construction included a 1700-seat [[auditorium]], a 350-seat Little Theatre, two cafeterias, and more classrooms. |
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In 2003, the [[WB Network]] aired the reality series of ''High School Reunion'', featuring alumni of OPRFHS. Although the show purported to feature members of the class of 1992, the ten cast members actually came from the classes of 1991, 1992, and 1993. |
In 2003, the [[WB Network]] aired the reality series of ''High School Reunion'', featuring alumni of OPRFHS. Although the show purported to feature members of the class of 1992, the ten cast members actually came from the classes of 1991, 1992, and 1993. |
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==Academics== |
==Academics== |
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In 2005, OPRF had an average composite [[ACT (examination)|ACT]] score of |
In 2005, OPRF had an average composite [[ACT (examination)|ACT]] score of 23.2, and graduated 94.7% of its senior class. The average class size is 25. OPRF has not made [[Adequate Yearly Progress]] on the Prairie State Achievement Examination, a state test part of the [[No Child Left Behind Act]].<ref>[ftp://ftpirptcard.isbe.net/ReportCard2005/140162000_e.pdf Illinois School Report Card]</ref> |
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OPRF is listed as number |
OPRF is listed as number 509 on [[Newsweek]]'s 2006 list of the top 1,200 U.S. Schools.<ref>[http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/12532678?s=400&np=13&sort=sta]</ref> |
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==Athletics== |
==Athletics== |
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| Oak Park and River Forest High School | |
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201 North Scoville Ave. , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Motto | ΤΑ Γ'ΑΡΙΣΤΑ (Those things that are best) |
| Established | 1873 |
| Principal | Dr. Susan Bridge |
| Faculty | 231 |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 3, 139 |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Color(s) | Orange, Navy Blue |
| Mascot | Siberian Husky |
| Newspaper | Trapeze |
| Yearbook | Tabula |
| Website | www.oprfhs.org |
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Oak Park and River Forest High School, or OPRF, is a public four-year high school located in Oak Park, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. It is the only school of Oak Park and River Forest District 200.
History
Starting in 1873, high school students from Oak Park attended classes in space in an elementary school. The first class, which contained only three people, graduated in 1877. The population of the area was growing rapidly, to accommodate this a building solely for the high school was constructed in 1892. The population continued to grow, and in 1899 the high school was separated from the elementary school district, and a consolidated district was created with River Forest, establishing Oak Park and River Forest Township High School.
A new building, designed to hold 800 students was opened in 1907 in the school's current location. Many additions to the building took place during the 1920s, including a new football field, and the first high school field house in the nation. The school now holds approximately 3200 students.
In 1946, River Forest established a high school of its own, creating River Forest Community High School District 223. However, this was short-lived; on June 21, 1949 the Consolidated High School District 200, Cook County, Illinois, was created, combining district 223 and Oak Park District 200.
Several minor additions to the buildings were made during the 1940s and 1950s, but it was during the 1960s that the most large-scale construction projects were completed. The building was extended across Ontario Street, connecting the academic building with the field house. The new construction included a 1700-seat auditorium, a 350-seat Little Theatre, two cafeterias, and more classrooms.
In 2003, the WB Network aired the reality series of High School Reunion, featuring alumni of OPRFHS. Although the show purported to feature members of the class of 1992, the ten cast members actually came from the classes of 1991, 1992, and 1993.
Academics
In 2005, OPRF had an average composite ACT score of 23.2, and graduated 94.7% of its senior class. The average class size is 25. OPRF has not made Adequate Yearly Progress on the Prairie State Achievement Examination, a state test part of the No Child Left Behind Act.[1]
OPRF is listed as number 509 on Newsweek's 2006 list of the top 1,200 U.S. Schools.[2]
Athletics
OPRF competes in the West Suburban Silver Division of the West Suburban Conference and Illinois High School Association. Its mascot is the Siberian Husky.
OPRF currently holds third place in total number of state championships won overall in Illinois. The most recent state championship victory was from the softball team in the 2004-2005 school year.
OPRF still has the center of its original field house, the first for a high school in the US.
OPRF's football program is one of only seven in Illinois with 600 total victories. [3]
Notable alumni
- Ernest Hemingway, Nobel Prize in Literature, 1955 Pulitzer Prize in Fiction, 1953
- John LaMontaine, Pulitzer Prize in Music, 1959
- Carol Warner Shields, Pulitzer Prize in Literature, 1995
- Charles Simic, Pulitzer Prize in Poetry, 1990
- Dan Castellaneta, voice of Homer on The Simpsons
- Ray Kroc, Founder of the McDonald's Corporation
- Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Actor (The Abyss, The Perfect Storm)
- Michael G. Turnbull, FAIA, Assistant Architect of the Capitol in Washington, DC
- Marjorie Vincent, Miss America, 1991
- Kathy Griffin, comedian
- Chad Trujillo, astronomer
- Thomas Lennon, actor (Reno 911!)
- Matthew and Eleanor Friedberger, members of the indie rock band The Fiery Furnaces.
- Rapper Ludacris attended Oak Park and River Forest High School until he moved to Atlanta after his freshman year.
- Mason Gamble, child star of Dennis the Menace and Rushmore
- Bruce Davidson, photographer
- Jane Hamilton, novelist