West High School (Akron, Ohio)

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West High School
Location
West High School (Akron, Ohio)
315 S. Maple Street

Akron
,
Ohio
44302
Coordinates 41°05′05″N81°32′00″W / 41.0847222°N 81.5333333°W / 41.0847222; -81.5333333
Information
Type State School
Opened1914;111 years ago (1914)
Closed1953;72 years ago (1953), converted to West Junior High School, which remained open until 1980. The building then became apartments for senior citizens.
School district Akron City School District
Grades 9–12
Color(s)Red & Black   
Athletics conference Akron City Series
Nickname Cowboys

West High School was a public high school in the Akron Public School District that served the city of Akron, Ohio from 1913 until 1953. The West Cowboys athletics team competed in the Akron City Series.

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History

West High School was originally built in 1913. In 1953, the building was converted into West Junior High School, which remained open until 1980. The building then became apartments for senior citizens. [1]

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ "Summit County Schools".
  2. ↑ "Sterling Tucker". The HistoryMakers.
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