North Salem High School
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North Salem High School is a public high school in Salem, Oregon
, United States
founded in 1906. It was known as Salem High School until 1954.
building in downtown Salem (now a Macy's
). A decision was made to move the school to a more spacious building, and in 1937 the new Salem High School building was opened on the corner of 14th and D street. The new building was a project of the Public Works Administration
, and at the time of its founding was on the fringes of developed Salem. The name of Salem High School was changed in 1954 to North Salem High School when South Salem High School
opened that year. Over the years, many additions have been made to the building, with the latest addition, the West Wing, being completed in 2001.
schools, North Salem High School has historically had a high drop-out rate, regularly exceeding the state average. During the 2001-02 school year, the drop-out rate stood at 29.83%. However, the drop-out rate has been improving steadily since 1997, when the drop-out was 39.90%
In 2007, North Salem was listed for the second consecutive year as one of Oregon's "Persistently Dangerous Schools" (as defined and mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act
).
In 2008, 73% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma
. Of 492 students, 360 graduated, 91 dropped out, and 41 are still in high school.
as a "Grammy Signature School" multiple times.
In 2003, the Marching Band won the Northwest Marching Band Circuit taking their number 1 ranking among Washington, Oregon, Southern Idaho, Northern California, and Western Nevada marching bands. In 2005, the band tied with South Salem High School
to win the OSAA 4A State Band Championship.
Salem, Oregon
Salem is the capital of the U.S. state of Oregon, and the county seat of Marion County. It is located in the center of the Willamette Valley alongside the Willamette River, which runs north through the city. The river forms the boundary between Marion and Polk counties, and the city neighborhood...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
founded in 1906. It was known as Salem High School until 1954.
History
The original Salem High School building, opened 1906, was at the location of the former Meier & FrankMeier & Frank
Meier & Frank was a chain of department stores founded in Portland, Oregon, and later bought out by the May Department Stores Company. Meier & Frank operated in the Pacific Northwest from 1857 to 2006.-History:Summary...
building in downtown Salem (now a Macy's
Macy's
Macy's is a U.S. chain of mid-to-high range department stores. In addition to its flagship Herald Square location in New York City, the company operates over 800 stores in the United States...
). A decision was made to move the school to a more spacious building, and in 1937 the new Salem High School building was opened on the corner of 14th and D street. The new building was a project of the Public Works Administration
Public Works Administration
The Public Works Administration , part of the New Deal of 1933, was a large-scale public works construction agency in the United States headed by Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes. It was created by the National Industrial Recovery Act in June 1933 in response to the Great Depression...
, and at the time of its founding was on the fringes of developed Salem. The name of Salem High School was changed in 1954 to North Salem High School when South Salem High School
South Salem High School
South Salem High School was the second public high school built in Salem, Oregon, in 1954, at which time the former Salem High School was renamed North Salem High School.-History:...
opened that year. Over the years, many additions have been made to the building, with the latest addition, the West Wing, being completed in 2001.
Academics
Like many Marion CountyMarion County, Oregon
Marion County is a county located in the U.S. state of Oregon. It was originally named the Champooick District, after Champoeg, a meeting place on the Willamette River. On September 3, 1849, the territorial legislature renamed it in honor of Francis Marion, a Continental Army general of the...
schools, North Salem High School has historically had a high drop-out rate, regularly exceeding the state average. During the 2001-02 school year, the drop-out rate stood at 29.83%. However, the drop-out rate has been improving steadily since 1997, when the drop-out was 39.90%
In 2007, North Salem was listed for the second consecutive year as one of Oregon's "Persistently Dangerous Schools" (as defined and mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act
No Child Left Behind Act
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 is a United States Act of Congress concerning the education of children in public schools.NCLB was originally proposed by the administration of George W. Bush immediately after he took office...
).
In 2008, 73% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma
High 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 492 students, 360 graduated, 91 dropped out, and 41 are still in high school.
Music
North Salem has been nationally recognized by the GRAMMY FoundationGrammy Award
A Grammy Award — or Grammy — is an accolade by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry...
as a "Grammy Signature School" multiple times.
In 2003, the Marching Band won the Northwest Marching Band Circuit taking their number 1 ranking among Washington, Oregon, Southern Idaho, Northern California, and Western Nevada marching bands. In 2005, the band tied with South Salem High School
South Salem High School
South Salem High School was the second public high school built in Salem, Oregon, in 1954, at which time the former Salem High School was renamed North Salem High School.-History:...
to win the OSAA 4A State Band Championship.
Notable alumni
- Mark HatfieldMark HatfieldMark Odom Hatfield was an American politician and educator from the state of Oregon. A Republican, he served for 30 years as a United States Senator from Oregon, and also as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee...
, governor of OregonOregonOregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is located on the Pacific coast, with Washington to the north, California to the south, Nevada on the southeast and Idaho to the east. The Columbia and Snake rivers delineate much of Oregon's northern and eastern... - Frank HerbertFrank HerbertFranklin Patrick Herbert, Jr. was a critically acclaimed and commercially successful American science fiction author. Although a short story author, he is best known for his novels, most notably Dune and its five sequels...
, author of Dune (novel)Dune (novel)Dune is a science fiction novel written by Frank Herbert, published in 1965. It won the Hugo Award in 1966, and the inaugural Nebula Award for Best Novel... - Jed LowrieJed LowrieJed Carlson Lowrie is an American professional baseball infielder with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:Lowrie was born on April 17, 1984 and later attended North Salem High School....
(Born 1984),, Major League Baseball player, Boston Red SoxBoston Red SoxThe Boston Red Sox are a professional baseball team based in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of Major League Baseball’s American League Eastern Division. Founded in as one of the American League's eight charter franchises, the Red Sox's home ballpark has been Fenway Park since . The "Red Sox"...
External links
- Historic images of Salem High School and related images from Salem Public Library