East High School (Kansas City, Missouri)
| East High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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1924 Van Brunt Kansas City, Missouri USA | |
| Coordinates | 39°05′17″N 94°31′16″W / 39.08795°N 94.52119°WCoordinates: 39°05′17″N 94°31′16″W / 39.08795°N 94.52119°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| School district | Kansas City Public Schools |
| Principal | Thomas Herrera |
| Grades | 7–12 |
| Number of students | Approximately 1100 |
| Color(s) | Black and Green |
| Mascot | Bear |
| Website | School website |
East High School is a comprehensive high school located at 1924 Van Brunt Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri. It is part of the Kansas City Public Schools.
Background
East High School opened in 1925 and operated as a high school until the late 1990s. During the 2007-2008 school year East Elementary School was housed at East High School serving grades K-8. The following year, East was reestablished after the voters of Kansas City Missouri and Independence, MO voted for Van Horn High School and six other schools to be given to the Independence School District.
Annexation boundary line debate
In November 2007, the voters of Independence Public School District and Kansas City Public Schools, voted for seven schools which consists of Van Horn High School, one middle school, and five elementary schools to be taken over by the Independence School District.[1]
Notable alumni
- Gene Roberts (American football), American football running back for the New York Giants[2]
References
- ↑ "Voters Approve School Switch", kmbc.com, (November 7, 2007). Retrieved on July 30, 2008.
- ↑ http://www.kchistory.org/cdm4/item_viewer.php?CISOROOT=/Local&CISOPTR=29236&CISOBOX=1&REC=6