Silverton High School is a public high school located in the rural town of Silverton, Oregon, United States. It is a part of the Silver Falls School District and is the only high school in the district.
History Silverton High School started as a 6-room high school named "Washington Irving (High School)" It was built in 1890 and opened in 1907. The old building burned down in 1924 and a new Silverton High School was built in 1939 on Schlador Street. However, the building was deemed seismically unsafe, and a new and current Silverton High School was built on Pine Street; the school was later moved to a new building nearby.
Academics In 2008, 83% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 291 students, 241 graduated, 37 dropped out, four received a modified diploma, and nine were still in high school the following year.
In 2022, 89% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma. Of 317 students, 285 graduated, and 32 dropped out.
Athletics Silverton High School Athletic teams compete in the OSAA 5A-3 Mid-Willamette Conference. The athletics director is Andrew Jones, and the athletics secretary is Valerie Martinson.
State championships: Boys Basketball: 2015 Boys Track and Field: 2022 Choir: 2019 Dance/Drill: 1998, 1999, 2000, 2014, 2023 Football: 1991, 2021, 2025 Girls Basketball: 1989, 1994, 2016, 2024 Girls Golf: 1993 Speech: 2008, 2009 Wrestling: 1972
Notable alumni Scott Gragg, 1990, football player Howard Hesseman, actor Don Pettit, 1973, astronaut Henk Schenk, 1963, former wrestler
References
External links Silverton High School website