 For the 151 years, from 1851 when Santiam Academy was established to 2002 when LMS was demolished, the site of the original LHS stands as the longest continuously operating public education facility in state history.In 2008, 41% of the school's seniors received a high school diploma.Of 350 students, 145 graduated, 88 dropped out, and 117 were still in high school in 2009.