Milwaukie High School
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Milwaukie High School is a public high school
located in Milwaukie
, Oregon
, United States
. It is one of three high schools within the North Clackamas School District
. The school mascot is the mustang
, and its school colors are maroon and gold.
The school's first mascot, the Maroons, fell into disfavor with students because of its similarity to the word "moron." The student body voted on a new mascot and as a result the mustang
was elected to replace the Maroons as the school's mascot.
In 2005, the school added the Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
to its campus. The charter school operates in conjunction with Milwaukie High School's main campus to offer a full course catalog. The school focuses on integrating the arts into core school subject areas.
In 2008-2009, the school underwent a significant renovation of its music and athletic facilities.
. Of 229 students, 168 graduated, 37 dropped out, 2 received a modified diploma
, and 22 are still in high school.
at the 5A classification since 2010.
High school
High school is a term used in parts of the English speaking world to describe institutions which provide all or part of secondary education. The term is often incorporated into the name of such institutions....
located in Milwaukie
Milwaukie, Oregon
Milwaukie is a city in Clackamas County, Oregon, United States. A very small portion of the city extends into Multnomah County. The population was 20,291 at the 2010 census. Founded in 1848 on the banks of the Willamette River, the city, known as the Dogwood City of the West, was incorporated in...
, Oregon
Oregon
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, United States
United States
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. It is one of three high schools within the North Clackamas School District
North Clackamas School District
The North Clackamas School District is a school district located in the upper middle portion of Clackamas County, Oregon. This district encompasses the communities of Clackamas, Milwaukie, Damascus, Happy Valley, and Carver.-Board:...
. The school mascot is the mustang
Mustang (horse)
A Mustang is a free-roaming horse of the North American west that first descended from horses brought to the Americas by the Spanish. Mustangs are often referred to as wild horses, but there is intense debate over terminology...
, and its school colors are maroon and gold.
History
Milwaukie High School's existence dates back as early as 1907. Originally constructed in 1925, the oldest portion of the three-story building that houses the school today is one of the oldest buildings in the city of Milwaukie.The school's first mascot, the Maroons, fell into disfavor with students because of its similarity to the word "moron." The student body voted on a new mascot and as a result the mustang
Mustang (horse)
A Mustang is a free-roaming horse of the North American west that first descended from horses brought to the Americas by the Spanish. Mustangs are often referred to as wild horses, but there is intense debate over terminology...
was elected to replace the Maroons as the school's mascot.
In 2005, the school added the Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts, known as MAA, is a public charter school in Milwaukie, Oregon, United States. It is on the campus of Milwaukie High School, so students have access to classes taught in the main school.-Academics:...
to its campus. The charter school operates in conjunction with Milwaukie High School's main campus to offer a full course catalog. The school focuses on integrating the arts into core school subject areas.
In 2008-2009, the school underwent a significant renovation of its music and athletic facilities.
Living History Day
Since 1996, Milwaukie High School has annually hosted the nationally recognized Living History Day. On this day thousands of veterans are welcomed into the school to help educate students about past wars, and provide first-hand accounts of military experiences. Unfortunately, this was cut last year due to lack of funding and staffing reductions.Academics
In 2008, 73% of the school's seniors received their high school diplomaHigh school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
. Of 229 students, 168 graduated, 37 dropped out, 2 received a modified diploma
Oregon modified high school diploma
The Oregon modified high school diploma, also known as the OAR 581-022-1134 Modified Diploma, is a document that is given to students who need special consideration throughout their time in high school...
, and 22 are still in high school.
Athletics
Milwaukie High School has competed in the Northwest Oregon ConferenceNorthwest Oregon Conference
The Northwest Oregon Conference is a 5A level classification that falls under the Oregon School Activities Association or the OSAA. The conference was created in 2006 when the OSAA restructured its conference system, expanding from 4 levels to 6...
at the 5A classification since 2010.