Woodrow Wilson High School (Portland, Oregon)
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Woodrow Wilson High School, known as Wilson High School, is a public high school in Portland, Oregon
, United States
. In 2006, the school was one of seven in Oregon ranked among America's 1,200 best high schools by Newsweek
. In 2008, Wilson was voted 37th out of all the public high schools in all the state of Oregon
.
. Of 343 students, 299 graduated, 29 dropped out, 8 received a modified diploma
, and 7 are still in high school.
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, United States
United States
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. In 2006, the school was one of seven in Oregon ranked among America's 1,200 best high schools by Newsweek
Newsweek
Newsweek is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It is distributed throughout the United States and internationally. It is the second-largest news weekly magazine in the U.S., having trailed Time in circulation and advertising revenue for most of its existence...
. In 2008, Wilson was voted 37th out of all the public high schools in all the state of Oregon
Oregon
Oregon 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...
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History
On June 18, 2003, an arsonist damaged the school. Two students were arrested in connection with this fire and several others in the Portland area.Student profile
The student population is 76% white, 8% Latino, 6% Asian/Pacific Islander, 5% African American. About 85% of students live within the school boundaries, the highest percentage in the district. In 2009, 10% of Wilson's students transferred into the school.Academics
In 2008, 87% 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 343 students, 299 graduated, 29 dropped out, 8 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 7 are still in high school.
State championships
- 2010 - Cheerleading State Champions
- 2009 - Speech and Debate State Champions
- 2009 - Cheerleading State Champions
- 2007 - Cheerleading State Champions
- 2006 - Baseball State Champions
- 2006, 1989, 1988, 1987 - Chess State Champions
- 1989 - National High School Chess Champions
- 1985, 1989, 1991 - Boys Basketball State Champions
- 1983 - Boys Cross Country State Champion
- 1977 - Girls Basketball State Champions
Notable alumni
- Boaz FrankelBoaz FrankelBoaz Frankel is an American television personality who hosted and co-created the television show Clips & Quips and created the video series The Un-Road Trip, slated to become a television series on Halogen TV in 2011.He is also the curator of The Kazoo Museum in Beaufort, South Carolina and owner...
, television personality - Dale MurphyDale MurphyDale Bryan Murphy is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. During an 18-year baseball career, 1976–1993, he played for three different teams, but is noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves...
, baseball player - Damon StoudamireDamon StoudamireDamon Lamon Stoudamire is a retired American professional basketball player who is currently an assistant coach for the Memphis Tigers men's basketball team. The , point guard was selected with the 7th overall pick by the Toronto Raptors in the 1995 NBA Draft and won the 1995–96 NBA Rookie of the...
, basketball player - Wayne TwitchellWayne TwitchellWayne Lee Twitchell was an American right-handed pitcher who spent ten seasons in Major League Baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers , Philadelphia Phillies , Montreal Expos , New York Mets and Seattle Mariners .Twitchell was an All-Star in 1973 for the last place Phillies when he had a...
, professional baseball player