West High School (Akron, Ohio) Explained

West High School
Streetaddress:315 S. Maple Street
City:Akron
State:Ohio
Zipcode:44302
Coordinates:41.0847°N -81.5333°W
District:Akron City School District
Type:State School
Grades:912
Conference:Akron City Series
Nickname:Cowboys
Colors:Red & Black
Closed:, converted to West Junior High School, which remained open until 1980. The building then became apartments for senior citizens.

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.

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Summit County Schools.
  2. Web site: Sterling Tucker . The HistoryMakers.