Pendleton High School (PHS) is a

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located in

Pendleton, Oregon Pendleton is a city in and the county seat of Umatilla County, Oregon, Umatilla County, Oregon, United States. The population was 17,107 at the time of the 2020 United States census, 2020 census, which includes approximately 1,600 people who are ...

, United States. Pendleton photographer

Walter S. Bowman Walter Scott Bowman (February 8, 1865 – November 27, 1938) was a prominent professional photographer in Pendleton, Oregon. His work is included in the University of Oregon's

photographed some of the school's teams in the early 20th century.

Academics

In 2008, 92% of the school's seniors received a

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. Of 208 students, 192 graduated, nine dropped out, one received a modified diploma, and six were still in high school the following year. In 2022, 90% of the school's seniors received a

. Of 216 students, 195 graduated, and 21 dropped out.

Athletics

Prior to the 2022-2023 School year, Pendleton High School athletic teams competed in the

OSAA The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) is a non-profit, board-governed organization that regulates high school athletics and competitive activities via athletic conferences in the U.S. state of Oregon, providing equitable competition a ...

5A-4 Intermountain Conference. As of the 2022-2023 school year, Pendleton High School Competes in the

4A-6 Greater Oregon League. The Pendleton High School athletics department currently holds the following state titles: *Boys Basketball: 1931 *Dance/Drill: 2001, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2018, 2019 *Football: 1913 *Girls Golf: 2019 *Softball: 2012, 2014, 2018, 2022

Notable alumni

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, former

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player *

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, nicknamed "Mr. Cowboy", former defensive tackle for the

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, photographer, and member of the

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* Charles Sams, director of the

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, former NFL player *

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(born 1988), starting pitcher in the

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organization (grades 9-10) *

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, former NFL player

References

External links

Official website
Buildings and structures in Pendleton, Oregon High schools in Umatilla County, Oregon Public high schools in Oregon {{Oregon-school-stub