Eisenhower High School (Yakima, Washington)
Public secondary school in Yakima, Washington, United States
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Dwight David Eisenhower High School (/ˌaɪzɪnˈhaʊ.ər/) is located in Yakima, Washington, United States. It is named after U.S. President Dwight D. Eisenhower. It is one of five high schools in the Yakima School District, the others being Davis High School, Stanton Academy, Yakima Online, and Yakima Valley Technical Skills Center.[2] Students and community members often refer to the school as "Ike."[3]
| Dwight D. Eisenhower High School | |
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 Overhead view of school | |
| Location | |
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611 S. 44th Avenue , 98908 United States | |
| 46°35′25″N 120°33′52″W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Motto | Go Fight Win Cadets |
| Established | 1957 |
School district | Yakima School District |
| Category | Secondary Education |
NCES School ID | 531011001690[1] |
Principal | Eric Diener |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 2,258 (2024-2025)[1] |
| Campus | Urban Area |
| Colors | Red, White & Blue |
| Athletics | WIAA - 4A |
Athletics conference | Columbia Basin Big Nine |
| Mascot | Cadets |
| Nickname | The Mighty Cadets |
| Rivals | A.C. Davis High School West Valley High School |
| Newspaper | 5 star |
| Yearbook | Reveille |
| Website | eisenhower |
History
The original Eisenhower High School was constructed and established in 1957 following the split of Yakima High School, now Davis High School. The 1957 campus featured a T-shaped layout situated at the bottom of the property with a combined capacity for approximately 1,400 students.[citation needed]
In 1997, a beautification project added trees, repainted the "IKE" letters on the gym, and implemented other measures to fix the aging campus. By 2008 the school was facing issues from a growing number of students and deteriorating facilities. After a 2009 bond, a replacement was planned, which was finished in 2013.[citation needed] The old campus area was repurposed for sports facilities. The old sign, featuring a cadet mural, was moved down to mark where the old office building stood.[4]
The new building has won several awards: the AIA Central Washington Merit Award, the Learning by Design Outstanding Project Award, the MIW Excellence in Masonry Design Honor Award, the Inland Northwest AGC Build Northwest Award, and the Robert Faser Masonry Design Award.[citation needed]
KDA Architecture and Graham Construction Lawsuit
Six years after the new building opened in August 2013, the Yakima School District filed a lawsuit against KDA Architecture because of design issues and property damage to the building's signature blue wall, including 23 of 26 windows leaking water leading to nontoxic mold.[5][6][7]
Academics
Enrollment
As of 2020, there were approximately 2,100 students enrolled.[9] 73% of enrolled students are of a minority race, most of which are Hispanic.[10]
Notable alumni
- Cary Conklin, NFL quarterback
- Dave Edler, MLB infielder
- Scott Hatteberg, MLB player
- Leann Hunley, actress
- Paige Mackenzie, golfer
- Kyle MacLachlan, actor
- Mitch Meluskey, MLB catcher
- Kurt Schulz, NFL defensive back
- Bob Wells, MLB pitcher
- Christopher Wiehl, actor