West High School was a

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in the Akron Public School District that served the city of

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from 1913 until 1953. The West Cowboys'' athletics team competed in the

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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.

References

High schools in Akron, Ohio Public high schools in Ohio Defunct schools in Ohio {{SummitCountyOH-school-stub