Summary
Shadle Park High School is a four-year public secondary school in the northwest United States, located in the Audubon/Downriver neighborhood of Spokane, Washington. Northwest of downtown Spokane, Shadle Park was the first new high school in the city in a quarter century when it opened 67 years ago in 1957.[2][3] Part of Spokane Public Schools, it had an enrollment of 1,348 students in 2019.[4]
| Shadle Park High School | |
|---|---|
 North entrance in 2015 | |
| Address | |
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4327 N. Ash Street , 99205 United States | |
| Coordinates | 47°41′53″N 117°26′13″W / 47.698°N 117.437°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public high school |
| Established | 1957 Renovation: 2009 |
| School district | Spokane Public Schools |
| Superintendent | Adam Swinyard |
| NCES School ID | 530825001407[1] |
| 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 & 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 |
History edit
Modernization and addition edit
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.[5] 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 (18,856 m2)). An addition (14,945 sq ft (1,388 m2)) removed the portable classrooms and provided approximately 49,350 sq ft (4,585 m2) in new construction. The total new size of Shadle Park High School is 267,264 sq ft (24,830 m2). 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.[5]
Academics edit
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[6]
Principals edit
Notable alumni edit
- Bryan Braman, NFL linebacker (Philadelphia Eagles)
- Michael Chiesa,[10] winner of Season 15 of The Ultimate Fighter, professional mixed martial artist currently signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship[11]
- Terry Davis, novelist and professor in the English department at Minnesota State University, Mankato[12]
- 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[13]
- Derek Ryan, current NHL player (Calgary Flames)[14]
- Rob Ryan, MLB player (Arizona Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics)
- Brett Rypien, NFL quarterback (Denver Broncos)
- Mark Rypien, NFL quarterback, MVP of Super Bowl XXVI;[15] class of 1981
References edit
- ^ a b c d "Search for Public Schools - Shadle Park High School (530825001407)". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "History of Shadle Park H.S." / History. N.p., n.d. Web. 03 June 2015.
- ^ "School is almost half completed". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). (photo). December 30, 1956. p. 6.
- ^ "Largest High Schools in Spokane County (2019)". Niche.com. Retrieved 27 July 2019.
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Official website