Wilsonville High School

Wilsonville High School
Address
6800 SW Wilsonville Rd
Wilsonville, Oregon, Clackamas 97070
United States
Coordinates 45°18′28″N 122°44′49″W / 45.30773°N 122.746897°W / 45.30773; -122.746897Coordinates: 45°18′28″N 122°44′49″W / 45.30773°N 122.746897°W / 45.30773; -122.746897
Information
Type Public
Opened 1995
School district West Linn-Wilsonville School District
Principal Dan Schumaker[1]
Grades 9-12
Number of students ~1200
Campus suburban
Color(s) Blue and Silver
Athletics conference OSAA Northwest Oregon Conference 5A
Mascot Wildcats
Website www.wvhs.wlwv.k12.or.us/

Wilsonville High School is 4 -year suburban, public high school in Wilsonville, Oregon. Part of the West Linn - Wilsonville School district, Wilsonville HS opened in 1995 and has grown steadily to its current population of just over 1200 students. Wilsonville High School offers a wide variety of academic programs, sports, and extracurricular activities as well as a thriving art program. The student body makeup is 52 percent male and 48 percent female, and the total minority enrollment is 26 percent.

Referred to as “high tech” when it opened in 1995, Wilsonville High School was praised for providing network computers in each classroom and internet access for all students. Following this tradition, WHS maintains its commitment to technology, blanketing the building with high quality access and devises which increases student engagement with the power of data and information.

Academics

In 2016, Wilsonville High School received a silver ranking from US News and World Report and is ranked 7th within the state of Oregon. Standardized test scores show Wilsonville above the state average in reading, writing, math and science and with a 2015 graduation rate of 94%, they are also among the highest in Oregon.

Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® course work and exams in science, mathematics, language arts, social studies, world language,and art. The AP® participation rate at Wilsonville High School was 62 percent in 2015.

WHS Mission - We value excellence characterized by continual innovation,growth, creativity, and passion for teaching and learning. We value the connections among staff members, among staff members and students, and within the student body as a means of developing mutual respect, acceptance, empowerment, and a sense of togetherness in a small school environment. We value the connections we maintain within the community through emphasis on student and staff community service, community partnerships, and the inclusion of parents and community members in our programs.

Athletics

The Athletic program at Wilsonville High School is an integral part of the educational process. Athletics offer a positive and meaningful experience that will enhance the growth and development of all young men and women who participate.

As a member of a district that strives to fully develop each student’s potential, Wilsonville High School values the multiple-sport athlete and encourages all students to participate in as many different interscholastic programs as possible. The Wildcat staff is committed to working together, with a common philosophy of sharing student-athletes, including those involved in the arts and activities.

Athletics offer students the opportunity to build confidence and discipline, and our coaching staff works hard to ensure that all students put forth their best effort every day. Wildcat athletes learn important lessons in the areas of leadership, teamwork, sportsmanship, and balance. Wilsonville High School athletic program provides quality coaching and instruction throughout all levels of play and realizes the importance of fair play and honest, respectful competition.

STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Activities

TBA

The Arts

The Auditorium
Classroom wing

TBA

References

  1. ↑ "Staff Directory, Wilsonville High School". West Linn - Wilsonville School District. Retrieved Feb 4, 2016.
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