Burns High School (Oregon)
| Burns High School | |
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| Address | |
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1100 Oregon Avenue Burns, Oregon, Harney County, 97720 US | |
| Coordinates | 43°34′34″N 119°04′27″W / 43.576025°N 119.074084°WCoordinates: 43°34′34″N 119°04′27″W / 43.576025°N 119.074084°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Harney County School District |
| Principal | Ron Wassom[1][2] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Number of students | 329[2] |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold [1] |
| Athletics conference | OSAA Wapiti League 2A-6[1] |
| Mascot | Hilanders[1] |
| Website | Burns HS website |
Burns High School is a public high school in Burns, Oregon, United States.
Academics
In 1987 and 1991, Burns High School was honored in the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.[3]
In 2008, 82% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 77 students, 63 graduated, 3 dropped out, 6 received a modified diploma, and 5 are still in high school.[4][5]
The Burns Alternative School is part of Burns High School.[6][7] In 2008, 81% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 21 students, 17 graduated, 3 dropped out, and 1 is still in high school.[4][5]
Notable Alumni
Kellen Clemens, NFL Football player Jeff Lofgren: 2 Star General USAF
References
- 1 2 3 4 OSAA.org :: Schools
- 1 2 "Oregon School Directory 2008-09" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education. p. 139. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- ↑ Archived: Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF)
- 1 2 "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- 1 2 "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
- ↑ Burns High School
- ↑ Burns H. S. Handbook
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