McMinnville High School (colloquially Mac High or MHS) is a public high school located in McMinnville, Oregon. The school is the fourth largest comprehensive school (and fifth overall) in the state.[2]

History

Prior to 1876, high school students in the McMinnville area attended school at McMinnville College. From 1876 to 1910, McMinnville offered a two-year high school education through the Cook School (a single schoolhouse incorporating all grades). High school students took courses on the top floor of the building. The current four-year high school program was adopted in fall 1910 with the opening of McMinnville High School. It is to this school that MHS traces its lineage.[3]

The oldest wing of the current high school opened in 1956, and has since been remodeled eleven times to accommodate the growing student population of McMinnville. The latest renovation was completed Fall 2019.[4]

Academics

In 2008, 75% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma. Of 459 students, 343 graduated, 60 dropped out, 3 received a modified diploma, and 53 are still in high school.[5][6]

Engineering and Aerospace Sciences Academy (EASA)

Engineering and Aerospace Sciences Academy (EASA) is a specialized program at McMinnville High School that offers students specialized courses in engineering and aerospace science. Students are instructed by engineers and technicians who lecture, serve as resources for student research, and work with students on a variety of real and simulated technical problems and projects.[7]

Athletics

State championships

  • COED Cheerleading: 2017, 2023, 2024
  • Boys' swimming: 1997, 1998, 2002
  • Girls' swimming: 1957, 2003, 2004
  • Girls' track and field: 1996
  • Boys' soccer: 2006[8]
  • Boys basketball: 1979 (led by future NBA player Charlie Sitton)[9]
  • Girls' tennis: 1955, 1956, 1957[10]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ^ a b c "McMinnville". osaa.org.
  2. ^ "2025 Largest Public High Schools in Oregon". Niche. Retrieved January 21, 2025.
  3. ^ "Celebrating A Century - Or Not?". Yamhill County News Register. December 28, 2010.
  4. ^ "MHS construction to fall 2019". 2016–17.
  5. ^ "State releases high school graduation rates". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
  6. ^ "Oregon dropout rates for 2008". The Oregonian. June 30, 2009. Archived from the original on September 16, 2011. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
  7. ^ "McMinnville High School:Engineering and Aerospace Sciences Academy". McMinnville School District. Archived from the original on February 19, 2011. Retrieved January 20, 2011.
  8. ^ "OSAA Boys Soccer Championship" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved June 23, 2008.
  9. ^ "OSAA Boys Basketball Championship" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved June 23, 2008.
  10. ^ "OSAA Girls Team Tennis Championship" (PDF). Oregon School Activities Association. Retrieved June 23, 2008.


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