Mapleton Junior/Senior High School

10868 East Mapleton Road,

Mapleton, OR 97453

Office:  541-268-4322 CEEB: 380630

www.mapleton.k12.or.us

Mapleton High School Profile 

2025-2026

Mapleton Community

Mapleton, Oregon  is a rural community nestled in the beautiful coastal forest range near the Pacific Oregon Coast.  The town is unincorporated and has a current population of approximately 500 people.  It serves several small communities including Deadwood, Swisshome, Tide, Cushman, Brickerville, Green Leaf and Tiernan.  While rural, the Mapleton area is well known for its spectacular rivers and streams, outdoor recreation, and close proximity to the Pacific Ocean and Oregon Dunes.  It is also within an hours drive to higher learning opportunities including the University of Oregon, Bushnell University, Pacific University (satellite), New Hope Christian College and Lane Community College (LCC).  Also nearby is Oregon State University and Linn-Benton Community College. There is a vibrant art and theater community in the Mapleton/Deadwood area as well as in Florence, Oregon, a 15 minute drive from Mapleton.  The Mapleton area has, for many years, been a leader in environmental conservation and has led the way in research related to stream, riparian zone and wetland restoration.  Mapleton has an active community library, school booster club, and Lion’s Service Club. 

Mapleton High School

Mapleton High School is a COGNIA accredited public school with a dynamic staff and governing school board made up of five individuals who represent the various surrounding communities.  School board policy follows state rules and regulations and is closely aligned with the Oregon Department of Education.  Currently Mapleton Jr./Sr. High School serves a population of approximately 89 students. Though small, opportunities for Mapleton students abound.  Students are provided with honors and  college level classes, excellent modern school facilities, after school athletics, clubs incorporated into the regular school day, and extra academic support provided during the regular school day and on Fridays. Mapleton has a strong reputation in the coastal area and several students do travel from surrounding areas to attend Mapleton for its smaller environment with personalized learning and attention.  While offering a standard college preparatory education, students have the opportunity for project based learning (PBL) built into their daily schedule.  The current offerings in PBL include the areas of business, computer science (electronics),  gardening, construction, culinary, and muliti-media communications.  During this period the students work in teams, practice real-world problem solving, learn relevant curriculum and skills, and engage in community work.  Community engagement is a valued component  of the work that our teachers and students complete.  At the end of the senior year, students complete a capstone project that incorporates research, speaking and presentation skills, and job shadowing.  Mapleton has a seven period day and students attend four days per week (Monday-Thursday).  Due to the four day per week schedule, the school day is longer for students beginning at 8:10am and ending at 3:48pm. Mapleton meets all state “seat time” requirements.  On Fridays, Mapleton transports students to the school for academic support as needed.  Certified teachers are available during this time as well as an EA. Students frequently use this service to work on group projects and improve academic performance.  

Mission and Values of Mapleton Jr./Sr. High School

The values that govern the school and that were student generated include:  Value Yourself, Value Each Other, Value Learning, and Value this Place.  The mission of the school is to provide a supportive and safe learning environment where all students are encouraged and empowered to reach their educational and personal potential.  This mission is the daily focus of the staff at Mapleton.  Additionally, the school community, through the work related to “a portrait of a graduate”, identified the areas of “Dynamic Thinkers, Innovators, Communicators and Advocates” to Mapleton’s academic values.

Demographics

Total student population number in grades 7-12: 89, Economically Disadvantaged: 78% Mobile Students: 30%, Students with Disabilities: 15%, Graduation Rate: 85% (anticipated graduation rate for the 2025-26 school year is 100%) ,  Ninth Grade On-Track: 77%, College Going: 66%, American Indian/Alaska Native: 3%, Black/African American: 1%, Hispanic/Latino: 4%, Multi-Race: 12%, White: 80%.  

Curriculum Focus

Mapleton Curricula is aligned to State and Federal standards.  By the senior year, all students are required to take college credit courses in English, Math, and Social Studies.  Our standard science curriculum also includes two years of Honors Engineering.  Other honors courses include algebra, geometry and computer science.  We also have robust offerings in lab-based science and the visual arts. Teaching materials are state adopted and/or board approved.  Due to the difficulty in hiring a world language teacher in a rural school, students at Mapleton may access multiple languages through distance learning or plan on accessing world language through their community college or university after high school.  Also, in partnership with the University of Oregon, Duck Link is an academic program for selected seniors to take U of O courses when they have exhausted all available course offerings in a subject area in high school. Students receive University of Oregon credit and may add it to their high school transcript.

Community Partnerships and GEAR UP Grant

Mapleton has strong localized community partners who provide direct services for students in the form of scholarships and opportunities.  Community partners include The United Way, Lion’s and Rotary clubs, Eco-Trust-Farm to School Institute, Siuslaw Watershed Council, HOOTS (student wellness),15th Night, Boys and Girls Club of Western Lane County, The Lane Education Service District, 4H OSU Extension, and GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs).  GEAR UP is a federally funded, 7-year program, designed to help rural students increase awareness for post-secondary education.  The GEAR UP grant has been instrumental in increasing college campus visits, promoting a college going culture, and increasing  college and career  readiness at Mapleton.  

—Contact Information—

Sue Wilson:  Superintendent and High School Principal:  541-268-4322

Kay D. Graham:  College and Career Coordinator/Administrative Projects:  541-285-6888

Molly Dooley:  Senior Advisor:  541-268-4322

Jamie Foster:  Registrar and Administrative Assistant: 541-268-4322