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What is Auburn High School?
Auburn High School is a large, comprehensive high school (grades
9-12) that offers a wide-variety of academic and vocational courses
integrated into career pathways. The high school's comprehensive curricular
and extracurricular programs and excellent staff serve approximately
2,227 students from the communities of Auburn, Algona, and Pacific.
The school's extensive facilities and 18.6 acres campus include a stadium
and a performing arts theatre to support community activities such as
youth athletics, fine arts, and recreational programs.
A variety of programs have been established at Auburn High School to
help students succeed and excel. Students are supported through classes
such as Study Skills, English-as-a-Second Language, and special services.
Students are challenged through honors and advanced placement (AP) classes.
Tech-Prep and articulation agreements, along with Advanced Placement
classes, allow Auburn High School students to earn advanced standing
in post-secondary programs. Academic achievement and improvement are
honored through an extensive student recognition program.
Auburn High School vocational program is renown across the state for
meeting industry standards. The automotive program, as well as other
AHS vocational programs, continually graduates students who realize
immediate technical training and career opportunities. Vocational articulation
agreements with local community colleges allow the students to complete
college credits during high school in areas such as business, marketing,
automotive technology, child development, and drafting.
Manufacturing Programs
The Auburn High School manufacturing programs, Machinist Training
and Welding Technology, offer industry-level skills learned on state-of-the-art
equipment and tools. The Machinist Training program prepares students
to operate mills, lathes, CNC machines, and various other tools. Students
acquire skills in measuring, print reading, teamwork, and manufacturing
processes. The Welding Technology program enables students to develop
skills in a variety of welding and cutting processes. Foundry casting,
sheet metal development, print reading and safety issues are also studied.
Additional opportunities such as mentor ships, apprenticeships, Tech
Prep internships, and college credit provide students avenues to attain
their career goals. Students choosing to take these two courses increase
their opportunities for well-paying jobs after high school graduation.
 Articulation
Agreement
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