West High School (Akron, Ohio)

West High School
Address
315 S. Maple Street Akron , Ohio 44302
Coordinates	41°05′05″N 81°32′00″W
Information
Type	State School
Opened	1914 (1914)
Closed	1953 (1953), converted to West Junior High School, which remained open until 1980. The building then became apartments for senior citizens.
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 athletics team competed in the Akron City Series.

History

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.

Notable alumni

• Sterling Tucker, Washington D.C. politician and mayoral candidate.