East High School (Cleveland, Ohio)
Public, coeducational high school in Cleveland, , Ohio, United States
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East High School was a public high school in Cleveland, Ohio, a part of the Cleveland Metropolitan School District operating from 1900 until 2010. Their nickname was the Blue Bombers, and they competed in the Senate League as a member school of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.
| East High School | |
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| Location | |
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1349 East 79th Street , , 44103 United States | |
| Coordinates | 41°31′8″N 81°37′57″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| Opened | 1900 |
| Status | Closed |
| Closed | June 10, 2010 |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Colors | Blue and Gold[1] |
Athletics conference | Senate League[1] |
| Mascot | Blue Bombers |
| Team name | Blue Bombers[1] |
| Website | https://web.archive.org/web/20090815024823/http://www.cmsdnet.net/ |
History
East High School was opened in 1900, serving students grades 9-12.
East High School's gymnasium suffered a roof collapse in 2000, injuring 5 people which triggered Cleveland's School District to renovate the school.[2]
East High school closed following the 2009-10 school year, citing declining enrollment and budget issues. The school was repurposed in 2013 and reopened as the East Professional Center, housing CMSD offices and training programs.
Ohio High School Athletic Association State Championships
- Boys Cross Country – 1956 [3]
Notable alumni
- Hart Crane[4]
- Arthur Matsu - Professional football player.
- Harlan Ellison - Writer
