Tillamook High School is a four-year public high school located in Tillamook, Oregon, United States, as part of the Tillamook School District. The school has served the area for over 100 years.[3] Its mascot is the Cheesemaker and its colors are red, black, and white.

Tillamook High School
Address
Map
2605 12th Street

, ,
97141

United States
Coordinates45°26′56″N 123°50′10″W / 45.449011°N 123.836131°W / 45.449011; -123.836131
Information
TypePublic
EstablishedPrior to 1912
School districtTillamook School District
PrincipalChristy Hartford[1]
Teaching staff33.03 (FTE)[2]
Grades9–12
Number of students649 (2017–18)[2]
Student to teacher ratio19.65[2]
Color(s)Red, Black, and White    
Athletics conferenceOSAA Cowapa League 4A-1
Team nameTillamook Cheesemakers
Websitetillamookhigh.com

History edit

Tillamook High School was established sometime prior to 1912. The 1915 yearbook indicates alumni as far back as 1904.[4] A new high school had been built for students in 1912.[5] Students attended this school until the 1951–1952 school year, when they moved to the current location.[6][7]

Academics edit

In 2008, 77% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 173 students, 133 graduated, 17 dropped out, 4 received a modified diploma, and 19 were still in high school the next year.[8][9]

Athletics edit

The school's teams are known as the "Cheesemakers" after the local Tillamook Cheese Factory.

In 2007, Tillamook High School received a new turf football/soccer/track field.[10]

Notable alumni edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Staff - Tillamook High School". Archived from the original on November 9, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2014.
  2. ^ a b c "Tillamook High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved December 26, 2019.
  3. ^ "1951 yearbook".
  4. ^ "1915 Yearbook".
  5. ^ "Tillamook Herald Newspaper". Tillamook Herald. September 15, 1914. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
  6. ^ "1951 Yearbook".
  7. ^ "1949 Yearbook".
  8. ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
  9. ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
  10. ^ "WE'VE MOVED: ATHLETICS INFO". Retrieved September 19, 2017.