Park City High School

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Park City High School
Park City Miners logo
Park City High School, photographed from Kearns Blvd., Park City, UT, USA..jpg
Park City High School, July 2012
Address
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1750 Kearns Boulevard

Park City
,
Summit County
,
Utah
84060

United States
Coordinates40°40′02″N 111°29′49″W / 40.66711°N 111.4970°W / 40.66711; -111.4970Coordinates: 40°40′02″N 111°29′49″W / 40.66711°N 111.4970°W / 40.66711; -111.4970
Information
TypePublic high school
EstablishedFebruary 1928
PrincipalRoger Arbabi
Staff71.90 (FTE)[1]
Enrollment1,253 (2018–19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.43[1]
CampusUrban
35 acres (0.14 km2)
Color(s)Red and white    
Sports4A, Region X
NicknameMiners
Websitepchs.pcschools.us

Park City High School is a public high school located at 1750 Kearns Boulevard in Park City, Utah, United States. It is one of eight public schools in the Park City School District and serves tenth, eleventh, and twelfth graders.[2] Academically, it is ranked the number one high school in the state of Utah,[3] and in 2011, it was ranked one of the top 200 high schools in the United States by Newsweek magazine.[4]

History[]

Park City Library
The original high school was restored in 1993 and is currently the Park City Library and Education center.

Park City High School was originally located at 1255 Park Avenue in Park City.[5] It was constructed in February 1928 at a cost of $200,000 (equivalent to $3.01 million in 2020)[6][7] and was a modified Collegiate Gothic style brick building with three levels.[8] The building was abandoned in 1981, when a new high school was constructed on Kearns Boulevard, about a mile away. The old building has since been restored and is now used as the Park City Library and the Jim Santy auditorium, which hosts screenings during annual Sundance Film Festival and the Park City Film Series. The Kearns Boulevard building was a modern-style brick building until 2008, when the building underwent a significant renovation designed by the Salt Lake City based architectural firm VCBO. The current high school stands on a site of 35 acres (14 ha) and consists of three levels.

Academics[]

Recognition[]

The Utah AP Award on display at Park City High School.
The Utah AP Award on display at Park City High School

Park City High School is recognized for its achievement in academics. It is the current holder of the Utah State AP Award,[9][10] making it the number one high school in the state on the basis of student involvement in Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Over 23 AP classes are offered at Park City High School. It is ranked the number one high school in the state of Utah by KSL Schools,[3] a division of the Bonneville International corporation. In 2011, Park City High School was named one of the best 200 high schools in the United States by The Daily Beast, a website published by Newsweek magazine,[11] placing it in the top .008% of all high schools in the country.[12] Park City's Academic Decathalon team has consistently won State and had many individual medalists since the 1980s. They also won Nationals in 2006.[13]

Electronic integration[]

In 2012, Park City High School adopted a one-to-one personal computer program wherein each student receives a laptop. Teachers and students use a common learning management system called Canvas for information and assignments. Canvas is provided by Instructure, a Utah-based software company. Each student's personal computer has school-wide internet access. The current model issued to students is the 11-inch Apple Macbook Air. Students are allowed to take their laptops home, but are limited to websites and applications pre-approved by the administration.

Building[]

Park City High School's southeast entrance
Some of Park City High School's architectural cues are reminiscent of Park City's historic silver mines.

Park City High School is a multi-level contemporary style complex. Since its renovation in 2008, the school has over 260,000 square feet (24,000 m2) of total floor area.[14] The primary areas that underwent renovation were those on the front facade of the building facing Kearns Boulevard, which included the school lunchroom, the main classroom wings, and the administrative offices. The reconstruction resulted in improvements such as a more spacious floor plan and updated building specifications. Updates to the building included redesigned classrooms with large glass windows and integrated multimedia systems, as well as a redesigned lunchroom area, which features five new food outlets, a school store, and a casual eating and socializing area for students. Other general updates to the building include new materials and finishes like glass, tile, stone, metal, and carpets. The combination of these materials, according to VCBO, "results in the entire complex appearing as one cohesive facility."[14] The building now has a Silver Rating by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design standards. It has won four awards for its design, including the 2010 Outstanding Project Award for Green School Building Design by Leading By Design.[14]

Sports[]

PCHS were state champions in Boys Basketball in class 1A in 1980.[15]

PCHS were state champions in Boys Cross Country in class 2A in 1989 and 1990, and in class 3A in 2008. Mike James was individual state champion in 1990 and 1991. Ben Saarel was individual state champion in 2010, 2011, and 2012.[16]

PCHS were state champions in Girls Cross Country in class 2A in 1992 and in class 3A in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005,2006, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014. Cara Weiser was individual state champion in 1993 and 1994.The team currently holds the two best combined team times in class 3A history.[17]

PCHS were state champions in Boys Golf in class 2A in 1991 and 1992; class 3A in 1997, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016; and in class 4A in 2017 and 2018. They have had ten individual medalists in the state championships as well.[18]

PCHS has had one individual medalist in two Girls Golf state championships (Sami Crouch in 2009 and 2010).[19]

PCHS were state champions in Gymnastics in class 1A in 1980.[20]

PCHS were state champions in Girls Lacrosse in its first year as a UHSAA sport in 2021 (in Division A).[21]

PCHS were state champions in Boys Soccer in class 3A in 1994, 1995, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2008, and 2009.[22]

PCHS were state champions in Girls Soccer in class 3A in 1997, 1999, 2000, 2004, and 2005.[23]

PCHS were state champions in Boys Swimming in class 3A in 2001, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017. Dusty Ragland is currently tied for the state 3A record in the 50-yard freestyle. Lucas Hess currently holds the state 3A record in the 200-yard freestyle. Jinwon Bailar currently holds the state 3A record for the 100-yard backstroke. The relay team of Vincent Hess, Lucas Hess, Alex Yokubison, Jinwon Bailar currently holds the state 3A record in the 200-yard freestyle relay.[24]

PCHS were state champions in Girls Swimming in class 3A in 1996, 1997,1998, 2002, 2008, 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, and in class 4A in 2018. The relay team of Emma Strong-Conklin, Joelle Hess, Katie Hale, Rozie Selznick currently holds the state 3A record in the 200-yard medley relay. The relay team of Siena Senn, Elise Beller, Katie Hale, Rozie Selznick currently holds the state 3A record in the 200-yard freestyle relay.[25]

PCHS were state champions in Boys Tennis in class 1A in 1981, 1982, 1984, and 1985; class 2A in 1987 and 1988; class 3A in 1996, 2000, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2012; and class 4A in 2019. Fred Birch was No. 1 singles state champion in 1987 and 1987. Rudy Stankovic was No. 1 singles champion in 1990 and 1991. John Birch was No. 1 singles state champion in 1994 and 1995.[26]

PCHS were state champions in Girls Tennis in class 2A in 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992; class 3A in 2013, 2015, and 2016; and class 4A in 2017. C. Bettis and P. Rogers were No. 1 doubles state champions in 1991 and 1992. Jenny Vance was No. 1 singles champion in 1990 and 1991.[27]

PCHS were state champions in Boys Track & Field in class 2A in 1991 and 1992. Ben Saarel currently holds state 3A records in the 800m, 1,600m, and 3,200m runs.[28]

PCHS were state champions in Girls Track & Field in class 3A in 2005, 2010, 2013, and 2014. The 4x800m relay team of Klaire Kovar, Kaylee Hale, Chloe Shewell, Leah Yaeger, currently holds the 5A state record. Chrissy Glasmann currently holds the 3A state record in the New Javelin discipline.[29]

PCHS were state champions in Volleyball in class 4A in 2017.[30]

Notable alumni[]

Notable show appearances[]

See also[]

References[]

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