Pendleton High School (Oregon)
School in Pendleton, , Oregon, United States
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Pendleton High School (PHS) is a public high school located in Pendleton, Oregon, United States.
| Pendleton High School | |
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| Location | |
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1800 NW Carden Ave , , 97801 United States | |
| 45.674849°N 118.805101°W | |
| Information | |
School district | Pendleton School District |
Principal | Patrick Dutcher |
Teaching staff | 39.20 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 773 (2023-2024)[1] |
Student to teacher ratio | 19.72[1] |
| Colors | Green and Gold |
Athletics conference | OSAA 4A-6 Greater Oregon League[2] |
| Mascot | Bucky |
| Team name | Buckaroos |
| Rival | The Dalles High School |
| Website | hs |
Pendleton photographer Walter S. Bowman photographed some of the school's teams in the early 20th century.[3]
Academics
In 2008, 92% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 208 students, 192 graduated, nine dropped out, one received a modified diploma, and six were still in high school the following year.[4][5]
In 2022, 90% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 216 students, 195 graduated, and 21 dropped out.[6]
Athletics
Prior to the 2022-2023 School year, Pendleton High School athletic teams competed in the OSAA 5A-4 Intermountain Conference.[7][8] As of the 2022-2023 school year, Pendleton High School Competes in the OSAA 4A-6 Greater Oregon League.[2]
The Pendleton High School athletics department currently holds the following state titles:[9]
- Boys Basketball: 1931
- Dance/Drill: 2001, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2019
- Football: 1913
- Girls Golf: 2019
- Softball: 2012, 2014, 2018, 2022
Notable alumni
- George Christensen, former NFL player[10]
- Bob Lilly, nicknamed "Mr. Cowboy", former defensive tackle for the Dallas Cowboys, photographer, and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame[11]
- Charles Sams, director of the National Park Service[12][13]
- Roy Schuening, former NFL player[14]
- Dan Straily (born 1988), starting pitcher in the Philadelphia Phillies organization (grades 9-10)
- Mark Temple, former NFL player[15]
