Parkrose High School

Description

Parkrose High School is the comprehensive high school in the Parkrose School District. With an enrollment of nearly one thousand students in grades 9 - 12, the Broncos compete in the Northwest Oregon Conference (NWOC). Parkrose's rich diversity encompasses growing communities of Asian Pacific Islanders, Eastern Europeans, Latin-Americans, and African Americans. There are 40 languages spoken at PHS with 130 English Language Learners (ELLs). Because of their family financial situations, more than 50% of students qualify to participate in the federal free or reduced cost school lunch program.

College preparatory courses are offered in English, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Math and Science. College credit is available for several of these courses. Honors courses are available in English and Social Studies (9th-10th grade). Advanced Placement courses currently offered are AP Statistics, AP Calculus, AP US History, AP English Language, AP English Literature, AP Government and Politics. In partnership with Mt. Hood Community College, PHS offers state approved programs of study in Marketing, Video Production and Computer Applications.

Other specialized programs include the Parkrose Alternative Center for Education (PACE); special education support services; English Language Learner Program; the Student Assistance Program for the prevention of and intervention in drug use and abuse; and Twilight School for students not able to attend classes during the day.