Gladstone High School (Oregon)

Gladstone High School is a public high school in Gladstone, Oregon, United States. It is one of the smallest public high schools in the Portland area.

Gladstone High School
Address
18800 Portland Ave

Gladstone
,
Clackamas
,
Oregon
97027

United States
Coordinates45.387333°N 122.597702°W / 45.387333; -122.597702
Information
TypePublic
Established1966
School districtGladstone School District
PrincipalAmy Mikesell[1]
Teaching staff30.94 (FTE)[2]
Grades9-12
Number of students594 (2022–23)[2]
Student to teacher ratio19.20[2]
Color(s)Beaver orange and Black   [1]
Athletics conferenceOSAA 4A-2 Tri Valley Conference
MascotGladiator
Team nameGladiators
RivalScappoose High School
WebsiteGladstone High School Homepage

Construction renovations

A bond was passed for the Gladstone School District in the November 2006 general election. The cost of the construction at GHS is estimated at $26,901,487.29[3] The money has been used to expand the cafeteria, fix leaks, build a new science and technology center, and complete various other projects.[3]

Academics

In 1987, Gladstone High School was honored in the Blue Ribbon Schools Program, the highest honor a school can receive in the United States.[4]

In 2008, 93% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 180 students, 168 graduated, 6 dropped out, 5 received a modified diploma, and 1 is still in high school.[5][6]

On November 17, 2009, science teacher Kevin Zerzan was awarded a Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award, along with $25,000.[7][8]

Athletics

Gladstone High School athletic teams compete in the OSAA 4A-2 Tri Valley Conference.[1]

State Championships[9]
  • Baseball: 2018
  • Band: 1989, 2022
  • Boys Track and Field: 1982, 2000
  • Boys Cross Country: 1977, 1979, 1986
  • Cheerleading: 1984, 1986, 2004, 2017, 2020, 2023
  • Dance/Drill: 1991, 1993, 1994, 1998
  • Football: 1971, 1972, 1978, 2014
  • Girls Soccer: 2009, 2011, 2012
  • Girls Track and Field: 1996, 1997, 1998, 2012, 2013
  • Girls Cross Country: 1987
  • Volleyball: 1980, 1985
  • Wrestling: 1976, 1979, 1982

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Gladstone".
  2. "Gladstone High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved January 31, 2021.
  3. "Questions and Answers about the Gladstone School Bond" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 8, 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2009.
  4. "BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS PROGRAM" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on March 26, 2009. Retrieved September 9, 2009.
  5. "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  6. "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. 2009-06-30. Archived from the original on 2011-09-16. Retrieved 2009-07-01.
  7. "Salem and Gladstone teachers surprised with national award". KGW. November 17, 2009. Archived from the original on 2011-06-04. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
  8. "Two Oregon High School Teachers Named Milken National Educators". Oregon Department of Education. November 17, 2009. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
  9. "Records & Archives".


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