Cleveland High School (Oregon)
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Cleveland High School is a public high school in inner southeast Portland, Oregon
, United States
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This school is one of Portland's two high schools with the International Baccalaureate program. It is also one of the two high schools in the Portland Public School District to receive an A on its government "Report Card," based on its students' test and SAT scores.
High School of Commerce and was a trades school. As a result of the baby boom
and the passing of a $25 million building levy by the school district in 1947, an "athletic field house" was slated. Commerce was turned into a comprehensive high school in fall 1948 and renamed Grover Cleveland High School. Science labs were also added at this time.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the school district faced declining enrollment, and targeted Cleveland for closure. The CHS property was made up of two parcels: the school building site and the athletic field, originally the site of the Clinton Kelly home. Clinton Kelly, an early Portland settler and minister, specified that the property was to be used solely for a public school. If the property was used for any other purpose, or put up for sale, the property would revert to the Kelly estate, and to the living heirs of Clinton Kelly. The school district ultimately decided to close Washington-Monroe High School
instead, and keep Cleveland open.
In 2005, Cleveland High School was the setting for the music video for 16 Military Wives
by local indie rock
band The Decemberists
.
In 2008, 85% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma
. Of 310 students, 262 graduated, 26 dropped out, 9 received a modified diploma
, and 13 are still in high school. In 2009, 28% of Cleveland students were transfers into the school.
Portland, Oregon
Portland is a city located in the Pacific Northwest, near the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers in the U.S. state of Oregon. As of the 2010 Census, it had a population of 583,776, making it the 29th most populous city in the United States...
, United States
United States
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This school is one of Portland's two high schools with the International Baccalaureate program. It is also one of the two high schools in the Portland Public School District to receive an A on its government "Report Card," based on its students' test and SAT scores.
History
Cleveland was originally known as Clinton KellyClinton Kelly (minister)
Reverend Clinton Kelly was an early pioneer of what became the U.S. state of Oregon.Kelly was born on June 15, 1808, in Pulaski County, Kentucky, the son of Samuel and Nancy Kelly....
High School of Commerce and was a trades school. As a result of the baby boom
Baby boom
A baby boom is any period marked by a greatly increased birth rate. This demographic phenomenon is usually ascribed within certain geographical bounds and when the number of annual births exceeds 2 per 100 women...
and the passing of a $25 million building levy by the school district in 1947, an "athletic field house" was slated. Commerce was turned into a comprehensive high school in fall 1948 and renamed Grover Cleveland High School. Science labs were also added at this time.
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the school district faced declining enrollment, and targeted Cleveland for closure. The CHS property was made up of two parcels: the school building site and the athletic field, originally the site of the Clinton Kelly home. Clinton Kelly, an early Portland settler and minister, specified that the property was to be used solely for a public school. If the property was used for any other purpose, or put up for sale, the property would revert to the Kelly estate, and to the living heirs of Clinton Kelly. The school district ultimately decided to close Washington-Monroe High School
Washington High School (Portland, Oregon)
Washington High School was a high school in Portland, Oregon, United States, described in 1950 as "Portland's finest high school." It was part of the Portland school district. Opened in September 1906, the school was originally named the East Side High School, but changed its name to Washington in...
instead, and keep Cleveland open.
In 2005, Cleveland High School was the setting for the music video for 16 Military Wives
16 Military Wives
"Sixteen Military Wives", sometimes referred to as "16 by 32", is a single released by The Decemberists from their third album, Picaresque.-Subject:...
by local indie rock
Indie rock
Indie rock is a genre of alternative rock that originated in the United Kingdom and the United States in the 1980s. Indie rock is extremely diverse, with sub-genres that include lo-fi, post-rock, math rock, indie pop, dream pop, noise rock, space rock, sadcore, riot grrrl and emo, among others...
band The Decemberists
The Decemberists
The Decemberists are an indie folk rock band from Portland, Oregon, United States, fronted by singer/songwriter Colin Meloy. The other members of the band are Chris Funk , Jenny Conlee , Nate Query , and John Moen .The band's...
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Student profile
The student population is 71% white, 9% Latino, 9% Asian/Pacific Islander, and 5% African American. In 2009-2010 the school was locally known for "an incredibly vocal, motivated and organized parent community".In 2008, 85% of the school's seniors received their high school diploma
High school diploma
A high school diploma is a diploma awarded for the completion of high school. In the United States and Canada, it is considered the minimum education required for government jobs and higher education. An equivalent is the GED.-Past diploma styles:...
. Of 310 students, 262 graduated, 26 dropped out, 9 received a modified diploma
Oregon modified high school diploma
The Oregon modified high school diploma, also known as the OAR 581-022-1134 Modified Diploma, is a document that is given to students who need special consideration throughout their time in high school...
, and 13 are still in high school. In 2009, 28% of Cleveland students were transfers into the school.
Notable alumni
- Jeffrey GraysonJeffrey GraysonJeffrey Lloyd Grayson was an American businessman and criminal. A native of Oregon, he co-founded and later served as Chief executive officer of Capital Consultants. Grayson made legally questionable loans to Wilshire Credit Corporation and its CEO Andrew Wiederhorn...
, co-founder of Capital Consultants - The Hudson BrothersHudson BrothersThe Hudson Brothers are an American music group formed in Portland, Oregon in the 1970s and consisting of Bill Hudson, Brett Hudson and Mark Hudson...
musical group and television act, recorded hit song "So You Are a Star": All three brothers, including Bill Hudson (b. 1947), ex-husband of Goldie HawnGoldie HawnGoldie Jeanne Hawn is an American actress, film director, producer, and occasional singer. Hawn is known for her roles in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Private Benjamin, Foul Play, Overboard, Bird on a Wire, Death Becomes Her, The First Wives Club, and Cactus Flower, for which she won the 1969...
and father of Kate HudsonKate HudsonKate Garry Hudson is an American actress. She came to prominence in 2001 after winning a Golden Globe and receiving several nominations, including a nomination for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, for her role in Almost Famous. She then starred in the hit film How to Lose a Guy in 10...
and Oliver HudsonOliver HudsonOliver Rutledge Hudson is an American actor. He is the son of Goldie Hawn and Bill Hudson, and brother of Kate Hudson...
. - Jaime St. JamesJaime St. JamesJaime St. James is the lead vocalist of the glam metal band Black 'N Blue. He also served a brief stint in the mid-2000s as the lead singer of Warrant, but he left upon the return of Warrant's original lead singer Jani Lane to the line-up in 2008. He sang on the Warrant album Born Again.Born James...
, lead singer of Black 'N BlueBlack 'N BlueBlack 'n Blue is a Hard rock band from Portland, Oregon. The current members are singer Jaime St. James, guitarist Shawn Sonnenschein, guitarist Jeff Warner, bassist Patrick Young, and drummer Pete Holmes.-History:...
and former lead singer of Warrant. - Phil KnightPhil KnightPhilip Hampson "Phil" Knight is an American business magnate. He is the co-founder and Chairman of Nike, Inc. He resigned as the company's chief executive officer in 2004, while retaining the position of chairman of the board...
, co-founder and chairman of Nike, Inc.Nike, Inc.Nike, Inc. is a major publicly traded sportswear and equipment supplier based in the United States. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, which is part of the Portland metropolitan area... - Kathie L. OlsenKathie L. OlsenKathie L. Olsen is an American neuroscientist who is noted for her work in scientific policy. Between August 2005 and January 2009, she was the Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer of the National Science Foundation.- Education :...
, former Chief Scientist for NASA and Deputy Director, neuroscience, of the National Science Foundation - John BrysonJohn BrysonJohn E. Bryson is the 37th Secretary of Commerce. The Senate confirmed him by a 74–26 vote on October 20, 2011. He was sworn in on October 21, 2011...
, retired CEO of Edison International and the 37th Secretary of Commerce.