Burns High School (Oregon)
Burns High School is a public high school in Burns, Oregon, United States.
| Burns High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
1100 Oregon Avenue , 97720 United States | |
| Coordinates | 43.576025°N 119.074084°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| School district | Harney County School District |
| NCES School ID | 410249000379[1] |
| Principal | Megan Hunter[2][3] |
| Teaching staff | 18.24 (on an FTE basis)[1] |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 252 (2017-2018)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.82[1] |
| Color(s) | Purple and gold [2] |
| Athletics conference | OSAA Wapiti League 2A-6[2] |
| Mascot | Hilander[2] |
| Nickname | Hilanders |
| Website | www |
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.[4]
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.[5][6]
The Burns Alternative School is part of Burns High School.[7][8] 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.[5][6]
Notable alumni
- Kellen Clemens, NFL football player
- Norma Paulus, Oregon politician and lawyer
References
- "Search for Public Schools - Burns High School (410249000379)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 29, 2019.
- OSAA.org :: Schools
- "Oregon School Directory 2008-09" (PDF). Oregon Department of Education. p. 139. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-05-26. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
- Archived: Blue Ribbon Schools Program, Schools Recognized 1982-1983 Through 1999-2002 (PDF) Archived March 26, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- "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.
- Burns High School Archived August 22, 2009, at the Wayback Machine
- Burns H. S. Handbook Archived February 22, 2010, at the Wayback Machine
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