James John high school is a former public school in St. John Oregon. It was opened in 1911 and closed in 1923 when a new school Roosevelt High was built to replace it. The school had only four students graduate in its first year of opening.

Closure of the school 

In 1920, James John high school was closed temporarily after it was deemed unsafe for students. During the rebuilding, students were sent to nearby Jefferson high school. The school was rebuilt but never reopened, a new one Roosevelt high was constructed and occupied in 1923. This led to the original James John High School being forsaken for good.

What is the current condition of the school?

Old James John high school was devoured by fire a few years after its abandonment. Although the fire was contained before it took the whole building down, there isn’t much that is left of the school. Before the fire incident, the school was used to host elementary school kids until 1929. In December of the same year, the school was abandoned a second time when the present James John Elementary School was opened. The school still stands at its original location to date but is in an extremely deteriorated state. Its walls have crumbled over time and the paints have all pilled off over time. Though at a minimal rate, the building has experienced some vandalism and graffiti all over its dilapidated walls.

Is the school open for visits?

The school is permanently closed Not allowing anyone to get into the premises. Oregon state, which the school is still under its ownership and maintenance, had plans of demolishing the school but the plans are currently on hold for the moment.