Northeast High School (Missouri)
Northeast High School is a public high school located at 415 Van Brunt Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri, next to Northeast Middle School. It is part of the Kansas City Public Schools.
| Northeast High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| , United States | |
| Coordinates | 39°06′30″N 94°31′31″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public |
| Motto | "The Best Getting Better" |
| Established | 1914 |
| School district | Kansas City Public Schools |
| Principal | Douglas Bolden |
| Faculty | 37.58 (FTE)[1] |
| Grades | 9–12[2] |
| Enrollment | 664 (2017-2018)[1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.67[1] |
| Color(s) | Purple, White, and Gold |
| Athletics conference | Interscholastic League |
| Mascot | Vikings |
| Website | Official website |
History
The existing building was constructed in 1914 for US$500,000 (equivalent to about $14,608,000 in 2022) as one of the largest schools in the state. Its interior was renovated in 1988 and a new gymnasium, weight room, and locker rooms were constructed on its south side.[3]
Athletics
The school's several sports teams are called the Vikings.
State championships
| State Championships | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Sport | Number of Championships | Year |
| Winter | Basketball, boys | 2 | 1927, 1935 |
| Track and field, boys | 1 | 1930 | |
| Total | 3 | ||
Notable alumni
- William S. Sessions—attorney, jurist, United States district judge, and FBI Director[4]
- Clarence M. Kelley—nicknamed "Chief" with .300 baseball batting average, former Chief of the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department and second FBI Director[5]
References
- "NORTHEAST HIGH". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 26, 2020.
- "Northeast High". School Directory Information. National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
- "School History". Kansas City Public Schools. Retrieved July 14, 2022.
- "William S. Sessions, November 2, 1987 - July 19, 1993". FBI. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- "Clarence M. Kelley". Kansas City, Missouri Police Officers Memorial. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
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