Gladstone High School (Oregon)

Gladstone High School (GHS) is a public high school in Gladstone, Oregon, United States. It is one of the smallest public high schools in the Portland area.

Gladstone High School
Address
Map
18800 Portland Ave

, ,
97027

United States
Coordinates45°23′14″N 122°35′52″W / 45.387333°N 122.597702°W / 45.387333; -122.597702
Information
TypePublic
Established1966
School districtGladstone School District
PrincipalAmy Mikesell[1]
Teaching staff30.94 (FTE)[2]
Grades9-12
Number of students594 (2022–23)[2]
Student to teacher ratio19.20[2]
Color(s)Beaver orange and Black   [1]
Athletics conferenceOSAA 4A-2 Tri Valley Conference
MascotGladiator
Team nameGladiators
Feeder schoolsKraxberger Middle School
WebsiteGladstone High School Homepage

Construction renovations

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A bond was passed for the Gladstone School District in the November 2006 general election. The cost of the construction at GHS is estimated at $26,901,487.29[3] The money has been used to expand the cafeteria, fix leaks, build a new science and technology center, and complete various other projects.[3]

Academics

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In 1987, Gladstone High School was honored in the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.[4]

In 2008, 93% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 180 students, 168 graduated, 6 dropped out, 5 received a modified diploma, and 1 is still in high school.[5][6]

On November 17, 2009, science teacher Kevin Zerzan was awarded a Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, along with $25,000.[7][8]

Athletics

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Gladstone High School athletic teams compete in the OSAA 4A-2 Tri Valley Conference.[1]

State Championships

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Source:[9]

  • Baseball: 2018
  • Band: 1989, 2022
  • Boys Track and Field: 1982, 2000
  • Boys Cross Country: 1977, 1979, 1986
  • Cheerleading: 1984, 1986, 2004, 2017, 2020, 2023
  • Dance/Drill: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1998
  • Football: 1971, 1972, 1978, 2014
  • Girls Soccer: 2009, 2011, 2012
  • Girls Track and Field: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2012, 2013
  • Girls Cross Country: 1987
  • Volleyball: 1980, 1985
  • Wrestling: 1976, 1979, 1982

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Gladstone".
  2. ^ a b c "Gladstone High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Questions and Answers about the Gladstone School Bond" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 8, 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2009.
  4. ^ "BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
  5. ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  6. ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Archived from the original on 2011-09-16. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  7. ^ "Salem and Gladstone teachers surprised with national award". KGW. November 17, 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
  8. ^ "Two Oregon High School Teachers Named Milken National Educators". Oregon Department of Education. November 17, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2009. [dead link]
  9. ^ "Records & Archives".