Placer High School is the District's first high school with the year 1897 marking the beginning. Originally named Auburn High School, the first graduating class in 1900 consisted of 10 students. Five of them went on to attend the University of California. Placer High School's history and rich traditions are evident on the campus. The attendance boundaries are Auburn and the surrounding areas. Presently, Placer's enrollment is approximately 1,380 students.
Placer offers a wide variety of activities for student engagement. These include band, FFA, student government, and career technical classes. Additionally, Placer High School offers a variety of clubs to give students the opportunity to socialize with other students with common interests and talents. Most clubs meet once a month to plan, organize and develop club activities, events and/or community improvements and partnerships. Clubs are free and open to students and there is no limit to the number of clubs a student can join. Placer High School has over 700 student athletes participating in at least one of the many sports offered. Placer is part of the Foothill Valley League.
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Placer High School 275 Orange Street Auburn, CA 95603 530.885.4581
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