Tualatin High School's roots reach back to 1865 when a small red schoolhouse was built in the village.

It was replaced in 1900 with a new, two-room school on Boones Ferry Road, which is still a major thoroughfare in the city.

The move was further solidified in 1969 when Tualatin residents voted to officially join Tigard School District 23J.

For several years, the school lacked a swimming pool and auditorium, as well as proper spectator stands for its state-of-the-art football field.

Of 370 students, 314 graduated, 35 dropped out, five received a modified diploma, and 16 were still in high school the following year.