Blanchet Catholic School
Blanchet Catholic School is a private Catholic high school and middle school in Salem, Oregon, United States. Blanchet's school colors are royal blue and white.
History
Blanchet was founded in 1995 after the tradition of two former Catholic secondary schools in Salem, Sacred Heart Academy and Serra Catholic. It serves grades 7-12, and serves 6th grade as of Fall of 2009. As of 2022, the school continues to offer enrollment of grades 6–12.The school was named after Archbishop François Norbert Blanchet, the first Archbishop of the Oregon Territory. The school operates by permission of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Portland and is not owned by a religious institute.
Academic program
Blanchet has been accredited through Northwest Accreditation Commission since 1995.Sports
Mid-High SportsMid-High sports at Blanchet include the following: Soccer Football, Track & Field, Volleyball Volleyball Basketball Softball, and Baseball.
High School Sports
High school sports at Blanchet include: Cross Country Football Volleyball Soccer Soccer Basketball Basketball Swimming, Baseball Softball Golf Golf and Track & Field
Athletics
Blanchet Catholic School competes with other school teams in the PacWest Conference through the OSAA,Notable alumni
- Ben Bartch, professional football guard in the NFL