Northeast High School (Missouri) Explained

Northeast High School
Type:Public
Principal:Douglas Bolden
Grades:9–12[1]
City:Kansas City
State:Missouri
Country:USA
District:Kansas City Public Schools
Colors:Purple, White, and Gold
Mascot:Vikings
Conference:Interscholastic League
Motto:"The Best Getting Better"
Enrollment:664 (2017-2018)[2]
Faculty:37.58 (FTE)
Ratio:17.67

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.

History

The existing building was constructed in 1914 for 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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Northeast High. School Directory Information. National Center for Education Statistics. 6 July 2016.
  2. Web site: NORTHEAST HIGH. National Center for Education Statistics. March 26, 2020.
  3. Web site: School History . Kansas City Public Schools . July 14, 2022.
  4. Web site: William S. Sessions, November 2, 1987 - July 19, 1993 . . January 23, 2021.
  5. Web site: Clarence M. Kelley . Kansas City, Missouri Police Officers Memorial . January 23, 2021.