Philomath High School
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| Philomath High School | |
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| Address | |
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2054 Applegate Street , , 97370 | |
| Coordinates | 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.
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 stayed in high school.[3][4]
The Clemens Grant
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]
New construction
In 2011, a $20 million construction project was started to rebuild a classroom wing and athletic complex at the school.[5] Soon after, the plan was amended to rebuild most of the school itself, while retaining an reusing structure from the main and auxiliary gymnasiums.
Notable alumni
- Kevin Boss, football tight-end, Oakland Raiders
- Tami Maida, Quarterback Princess
- Peter Richardson, documentary film director
- Mike Thurman, baseball [6]
References
- ^ OSAA profile
- ^ OSSA profile
- ^ "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.
- ^ Philomath construction project
- ^ http://www.thebaseballcube.com/players/T/mike-thurman.shtml
See also
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