Winnetonka High School Explained

Winnetonka High School
District:North Kansas City School District
Principal:Edward Tate
Motto:"Together ... nurturing the pursuit of ethical and intellectual living at the highest levels"
Established:1971
Type:Public
Grades:9-12
Location:5815 NE 48 Street in Kansas City, Missouri
Coordinates:39.179°N -94.509°W
Pushpin Map:Missouri#USA
Enrollment:1,206 (2018–19)[1]
Staff:88.80 (FTE)
Ratio:13.58
Colors:Cardinal red and gold
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Nickname:Tonka
Mascot:Griffins
Free Label:Newspaper
Free Text:The Griffin Rites
Rivals:(Informal: HS Names Acronym)
SNOW
Staley High School
North Kansas City High School
Oak Park High School
Winnetonka High School
Website:Winnetonka High School

Winnetonka High School is a high school in the North Kansas City School District.

The school is located at 5815 NE 48 Street in Kansas City, Missouri. Winnetonka opened in 1971. Originally built to hold 2,000 students, it now has approximately 1,350. In Fall 2008, some of Winnetonka's students were transferred to the district's new high school, Staley High School, as well as North Kansas City High School due to boundary changes.

Its boundary includes the communities of Birmingham, Claycomo, Pleasant Valley, and Randolph.[3] [4]

Academic programs

Winnetonka currently offers 3 diploma programs: a basic diploma, a "College Preparation" diploma, and a "Gold Medallion" honors diploma. Winnetonka also participates in the A+ Program.

Athletics

Competitive Teams Include:

Extracurricular activities

Notable alumni

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: WINNETONKA HIGH. National Center for Education Statistics. February 12, 2021.
  2. Web site: Winnetonka High School. 2024-03-19. Missouri State High School Activities Association. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Clay County, MO. U.S. Census Bureau. 2022-09-09. - Compare with the boundary map
  4. Web site: District Attendance Areas. North Kansas City School District. 2022-09-09. - Compare with the census map.