Pullman High School | |
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Address | |
510 NW Larry Pullman, Washington U.S. |
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Information | |
Type | Public |
Established | c. 1890, 1972 (current) |
School district | Pullman S.D. (#267) |
CEEB code | 480935 |
Principal | Erik Heinz |
Teaching staff | 40 |
Grades | 9–12 |
Enrollment | 671 (2010–11) |
• Grade 9 | 164 |
• Grade 10 | 166 |
• Grade 11 | 184 |
• Grade 12 | 166 |
Student to teacher ratio | 20:1 |
Classrooms | 60 |
Color(s) | Blue & Gray |
Athletics |
WIAA Class 2A, District Seven |
Athletics conference | Great Northern League |
Mascot | Greyhound |
Rivals | Moscow, Clarkston |
Yearbook | Kamiaken |
Feeder schools | Lincoln Middle School |
Elevation | 2,590 ft (790 m) AMSL |
Website | Pullman High School |
Pullman High School is a public secondary school in the city of Pullman, Washington, the home of Washington State University.
It is the only traditional public high school in the city and in the Pullman School District (#267). A four-year high school, it accepts students from Lincoln Middle School in Pullman (fed by three public elementary schools: Franklin Elementary School, Sunnyside Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School) and other schools around the area in different towns. Pullman High School's mascot is the greyhound and the school colors are blue and gray.
Pullman High School formerly occupied the building that is now the Gladish Community Center at Main and State Streets (46°43′50″N 117°11′00″W / 46.7306°N 117.1833°W). Built in 1929, it closed as PHS in 1972 was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1998.
The present campus opened 45 years ago in September 1972 as an "open concept" design with minimal walls. It is located on Military Hill at the northwest outskirts of the city. The $2.8 million bond for the new school was approved by voters in November 1969, with 61.5% in favor.
Pullman High School's main facility is divided into three areas: the central school building and two wings that house the "breezeways" connecting them. The school has a two-floor library, The downstairs is for computer labs and after-school programs.
Pullman High School additionally has an aquatics center with full size swimming pools where the boys' and girls' swim and dive teams hold practices.