Shadle Park High School
| Shadle Park High School | |
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 North entry of school | |
| Location | |
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4327 N. Ash St. , Washington | |
| Coordinates | 47°41′53″N 117°26′13″W / 47.698°N 117.437°WCoordinates: 47°41′53″N 117°26′13″W / 47.698°N 117.437°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1957 |
| School district | Spokane Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Dr. Adam Swinyard |
| President | Ariel Hall (ASB: 2019-2020) |
| Principal | Chris Dunn |
| Staff | 65.40 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 (2018-19)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.62[1] |
| Color(s) | Green and gold |
| Athletics | WIAA Class 3A |
| Athletics conference | Greater Spokane League |
| Nickname | Highlanders |
| Rival | North Central |
| Yearbook | Sporran |
| Elevation | 2,030 ft (620 m) AMSL |
| Website | www |
Shadle Park High School is a four-year public secondary school in Spokane, Washington, United States, and is part of Spokane Public Schools. Northwest of downtown Spokane, Shadle Park was the first new high school in the city in a quarter century when it opened in 1957.[2] It had an enrollment of 1,348 students in 2019.[3]
History[]
- Modernization and addition
In 2009, a major project was completed to expand and modernize the school. This was funded through the support of the Spokane community in passing a $165.3 million facility improvement bond in March 2003.[4] Designed to serve 1,600 students and accommodate a vigorous career and technical education program, the project was conceived as a modernization with minor remodeling of the 1994 gym and new additions. Designed by NAC Architecture, the project retained, modernized and renovated the original 1957 building (202,969 square feet). An addition (14,945 square feet) removed the portable classrooms and provided approximately 49,350 square feet in new construction. The total new size of Shadle Park High School is 267,264 square feet. The modernization of the facility included creating a public-friendly and efficient layout with many views towards the park to the west. The demolition of the vacant Field Elementary School, on the corner of Wellesley and Ash, created additional parking spaces for visitors and staff.
During construction, students remained on campus. A multi-phase construction approach was utilized over the 24+ month modernization with extensive use of portable classrooms as well as the old elementary school (Field School) on the north end of the property.[4]
Academics[]
Shadle Park offers a variety of Advanced Placement classes:
- AP Calculus
- AP Statistics
- AP English Language and Composition
- AP English Literature and Composition
- AP Biology
- AP Chemistry
- AP Environmental Science
- AP Physics
- AP Psychology
- AP Digital Photography
- AP Seminar
- AP U.S. History
- AP U.S. Government and Politics
- AP Comparative Government
- AP World History
- AP Human Geography[5]
Principals[]
- William Taylor (1957-1971)
- Keith Rostvold (1971-1978)
- Jack Mathews (1978-1985)
- James Hutton (1985-1990)
- Michael Dunn (1990-1996)
- Emmett Arndt (1996-2001)
- Thomas Gresch (2001-2004)[6]
- Herbert Rotchford (2004-2011)[7]
- Eric Sylling (2011-2016)[8]
- Julie S. Lee (2016–2021)
- Chris Dunn (2021-Present)
Notable alumni[]
- Bryan Braman, NFL linebacker (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Michael Chiesa,[9] winner of Season 15 of The Ultimate Fighter, professional mixed martial artist currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship[10]
- Terry Davis, novelist and professor in the English department at Minnesota State University, Mankato[11]
- Jerry Hendren, NFL wide receiver (Denver Broncos); class of 1966
- Don Lynch, author and historian for the Titanic Historical Society[citation needed]
- Craig Mitchell, MLB player (Oakland Athletics)
- Matty Mullins, lead singer/vocalist for Memphis May Fire
- John Roskelley, mountaineer, author; class of 1967[12]
- Derek Ryan, current NHL player (Calgary Flames)[13]
- Rob Ryan, MLB player (Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics)
- Brett Rypien, NFL quarterback (Denver Broncos)
- Mark Rypien, NFL quarterback, MVP of Super Bowl XXVI;[14] class of 1981
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Shadle Park High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
- ^ "History of Shadle Park H.S." / History. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 June 2015.
- ^ "Largest High Schools in Spokane County (2019)". Niche.com. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Capital Projects & Planning." / Shadle Park Modernization. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 June 2015. http://www.spokaneschools.org/Page/3002
- ^ "Shadle Park Advanced Placement". Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ Carper, Kandis. "Tom Gresch takes helm at Cheney High". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "2011 Spokane Public schools retirees". www.spokesman.com. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "Sylling takes helm of Shadle Park High". www.dailysunnews.com. Retrieved 5 June 2015.
- ^ "Spokane's Chiesa is "The Ultimate Fighter" | the Spokesman-Review".
- ^ "Michael Chiesa | UFC".
- ^ Terry, Davis; H. G. Wells; Dennis Calero (2007). The Invisible Man. Compass Point Books. ISBN 978-1-59889-887-3.
- ^ "Election center: John Roskelley". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). August 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2021.
- ^ "Spokane's Derek Ryan promoted to Carolina Hurricanes".
- ^ "Mark Rypien". WIAA Hall of Fame. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
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- Schools in Spokane, Washington
- Educational institutions established in 1957
- High schools in Spokane County, Washington
- Spokane Public Schools
- Public high schools in Washington (state)
- 1957 establishments in Washington (state)