Elyria High School
Elyria High School is a public high school in Elyria, Ohio. Founded in 1830, it is notable for being the first chartered high school west of the Allegheny Mountains. Elyria High School athletic teams are known as the Pioneers and compete in the Southwestern Conference.
| Elyria High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
601 Middle Avenue , Ohio 44035 United States | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public, Coeducational high school |
| Established | 1830 |
| School district | Elyria City School District |
| Superintendent | Ann Schloss |
| Principal | Jodie Johnson |
| Staff | 101.50 (FTE) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 1,849 (2017-18) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 18.22 |
| Color(s) | Red, White, and Black |
| Slogan | It's A Great Day To be A Pioneer! |
| Fight song | Our Director |
| Athletics conference | Greater Cleveland Conference |
| Mascot | Petey the Pioneer |
| Nickname | Pioneers |
| Rival | Lorain High School, Elyria Catholic High School |
| Accreditation | Ohio Department of Education |
| Publication | The Page |
| Newspaper | The Herald |
| Yearbook | The Elyrian |
| Website | www |
Elyria High School - Washington Building | |
U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
Washington Building, 2012 | |
| Location | SW corner of 6th St. and Middle Ave., Elyria, Ohio |
| Coordinates | 41°21′44″N 82°6′28″W |
| Area | 3.6 acres (1.5 ha) |
| Built | 1893 |
| Architect | Elah Terrell |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| MPS | Elyria MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 79002735 |
| Added to NRHP | August 13, 1979 |
In 2007, Elyria passed Issue 7 allowing for a new high school to be built. All but the Washington building were demolished. A new athletic wing, academic building, cafeteria, and performing arts wing were all built, including a Performing Arts Center. The Washington Building was restored as well. The buildings were completed in December 2011.
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