For the fourth-consecutive year, the West Linn-Wilsonville School District recorded a graduation rate of 93% or higher. The Oregon Department of Education releases graduation rates for schools and districts across the state on Thursday, Jan 21. West Linn High School, Wilsonville High School, and Arts and Technology High School combined for a graduation rate of 93.3 percent for the 2019-20 school year.

West Linn High School recorded a graduation rate of 98.0 percent, No. 1 in the State of Oregon for graduating class larger than 150 students, and Wilsonville High School improved by nearly 2 percent to 96.8 percent.

Students in the West Linn-Wilsonville School District with an IEP saw graduation rates climb nearly 8 percent to 88.1 percent for the 2019-20 school year. The overall state graduation rate in Oregon improved to 82.6 percent for comparison. Congratulations to the Class of 2020, to our incredible school and district staff, and to the entire West Linn-Wilsonville community for this accomplishment.

Government Finance Officers Association presented the West Linn-Wilsonville School District with the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award on Tuesday, Jan. 20. 

The award represents a significant achievement, reflecting the commitment of the district and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the award, school districts must meet nationally recognized guidelines for effective budget presentation. Those guidelines are designed to assess how well the district's budget serves as:

• a policy document
• a financial plan
• an operations guide
• a communications device

Budget documents must be rated "proficient" in all four categories and in the 14 mandatory criteria within those categories to receive the award. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) advances excellence in government finance by providing best practices, professional development, resources, and practical research.