West High School (Akron, Ohio)

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.

West High School
Address
Map
315 S. Maple Street

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44302
Coordinates41°05′05″N 81°32′00″W / 41.0847222°N 81.5333333°W / 41.0847222; -81.5333333
Information
TypeState School
Opened1914; 110 years ago (1914)
Closed1953; 71 years ago (1953), converted to West Junior High School, which remained open until 1980. The building then became apartments for senior citizens.
School districtAkron City School District
Grades912
Color(s)Red & Black   
Athletics conferenceAkron City Series
NicknameCowboys

History

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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

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References

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