Ruskin High School (Kansas City, Missouri)
Public secondary school in Kansas City, Missouri, United States
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Ruskin High School is located in the southern part of Kansas City, Missouri, United States and is within the Hickman Mills C-1 School District. Ruskin High School's sports teams are called the Golden Eagles.
Coordinates38°55′25″N 94°30′24″W
TypePublic Secondary
Established1929, 1959 (rebuilt)
School districtHickman Mills C-1 School District
| Ruskin High School | |
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| Location | |
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7000 E. 111th St , Missouri United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°55′25″N 94°30′24″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Established | 1929, 1959 (rebuilt) |
| School district | Hickman Mills C-1 School District |
| Principal | Ernest Fields[1] |
| Teaching staff | 99.44 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 1,299 (2024-2025)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 13.06[2] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Blue and gold [3] |
| Athletics | basketball, track, football, softball, baseball, soccer |
| Mascot | Golden Eagles[3] |
| Nickname | Battle Ground |
| Rival | Grandview |
| Website | www |
History
Ruskin High School had its first graduating class in 1930.
In August 2010, former Hickman Mills students merged with the Ruskin student body and became the Ruskin Academy of Engineering.[4]
Notable alumni
- Aireontae Ersery, college football offensive tackle for the Minnesota Golden Gophers[5]
- Esian Henderson, an American professional basketball player[6]
- Edward D. “Chip” Robertson, Jr., former Chief of Missouri Supreme Court[7]
