West High School (Akron, Ohio)

For schools of the same name, see West High School.
West High School
Address
315 S. Maple Street
Akron, Ohio 44302
Coordinates 41°05′05″N 81°32′00″W / 41.0847222°N 81.5333333°W / 41.0847222; -81.5333333Coordinates: 41°05′05″N 81°32′00″W / 41.0847222°N 81.5333333°W / 41.0847222; -81.5333333
Information
Type State School
Opened 1913
Closed 1953
School district Akron City School District
Grades 9–12
Color(s) Red & Black         
Athletics conference Akron City Series
Nickname Cowboys

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 competed in the Akron City Series.

History[1]

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.[2]

Notes and references

  1. ↑ http://www.akronschools.com/dotAsset/13846.pdf
  2. ↑ http://www.oldohioschools.com/summit_county.htm


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