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First-year Profile

Class of

Academic Achievement

2010

GPA

Median: 3.84
Middle 50%: 3.42-4.04

G.P.A. Distribution

3.75 or higher 56%
3.50-3.74 16%
3.00-3.49 22%
Less than 3.00 6%

SAT

Verbal

Median: 630
Middle 50% range: 580-690

Verbal Score Distribution

700-800 22%
600-699 46%
500-599 27%
Less than 500 5%

Mathematics

Median: 630
Middle 50% range: 580-670

Mathematics Score Distribution

700-800 15%
600-699 51%
500-599 29%
Less than 500 5%

Combined

Median: 1260
Middle 50% range: 1170-1340

SAT Score Distribution

1500-1600 2%
1400-1499 11%
1300-1399 25%
1200-1299 30%
1100-1199 20%
Less than 1100 11%

ACT

Median: 27
Middle 50%: 24-30

ACT Score Distribution

30-36 25%
25-29 48%
20-24 26%

Student Body

Gender Breakdown

Women 55%
Men 45%
Total 486

Ethnic Breakdown

Asian American 7%
Multiracial 6%
Hispanic American 3%
African American <1%
Native American <1%
Total multicultural 17%

Points of Origin

Breakdown by State

Oregon 32%
Washington 20%
California 18%
Other 30%
Total States Represented 34

High School Experience

School Type

Public 82%
Private 18%

Standouts in Their Class

Number of valedictorians 37%
Students in top 10% of class 47%
Top quarter 77%
Top half 98%

Note: Figures are based on students with a valid rank.

Leadership

Student body presidents 11
Student body/class officers 69

Competitive Athletes

Varsity letter recipients 175
Team captains 97
All-state or all-conference players 49

Wordsmiths

Newspaper editors 14
Yearbook and literary magazine editors 21

On Stage

Instrumental musicians 175
Theatre veterans 88
Vocalists 70
Forensics students 50

Teachers, Role Models and Volunteers

Community service standouts 190
Church and synagogue leaders 53
Tutors 54
Coaches 53

Job Titles Held

  • Pianist
  • beekeeper
  • tutor
  • U.S. Senate page
  • veterinary technician
  • lifeguard
  • dance instructor
  • webmaster
  • newspaper reporter
  • gymnastics coach
  • spotlight technician
  • campaign coordinator
  • golf caddy
  • actor
  • umpire
  • guide dog puppy trainer
  • opera intern
  • photographer
  • woodworker
  • horse trail guide
  • chess coach
  • waiter
  • graphics consultant
  • ski patrol officer
  • floral assistant
  • referee
  • DJ
  • translator

High School Involvement

  • Robotics Club
  • Model United Nations
  • Key Club
  • National Honor Society
  • Boy Scouts
  • Environmental Club
  • Film Club
  • Knowledge Bowl
  • Ski and Snowboard Club
  • Philosophy Club
  • Dodge Ball Club
  • Girl Scouts
  • DECA
  • Mock Trial
  • 4-H Club
  • Art Club
  • Math Team
  • Young Republicans
  • Young Democrats
  • Dance Team
  • Girls State
  • Boys State
  • Pep Club
  • Future Business Leaders of America
  • Juggling Club
  • Upward Bound
  • Habitat for Humanity
  • Science Club
  • Cheerleading
  • International Club
  • Link Crew
  • Chess Team
  • foreign language clubs

Sample Outdoor Pursuits

  • Backpacking
  • wakeboarding
  • cycling
  • surfing
  • hiking
  • camping
  • rock climbing
  • kayaking
  • skiing
  • snowboarding
  • archery
  • canoeing
  • mountain biking

Other Popular Pastimes

  • martial arts
  • photography
  • break dancing
  • filmmaking
  • ultimate Frisbee
  • horseback riding
  • music recording
  • fencing
  • ice skating
  • table tennis
  • playing in a band