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Wichita East
High school is a name used in some parts of the world, and particularly in North America, to describe the last segment of compulsory secondary education. It is preceded by primary education. High school is also the name used to describe the institution in which the final stage of compulsory education takes place. In the United States, high schools generally consist of grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, although the inclusion of grade 9 varies by school district.
Wichita High School East has a population of 2,257 students and is the largest high school in Kansas. Originally known as Wichita High School, East was the first of eight traditional public high schools to be built in USD 259, Wichita's Unified School District. In 1929, when Wichita High School North was completed, the school's name was changed to Wichita High School East. The school's 44 acre campus and the building's Collegiate Gothic styling make it an urban landmark.
The principal of Wichita High School East is Ken Thiessen. Wichita High School East is regionally recognized for both academic and athletic success. The school offers both the Wichita Public Schools diploma and the IB, International Baccalaureate Diploma, a magnet diploma that attracts students from all around the Wichita metro area. East consistently leads Wichita-area schools in academic awards. Its high school newspaper is the Messenger, a member of the High School National Ad Network. The schools colors are Columbian Blue and White.
The athletics programs include baseball, basketball, men's, basketball, women's, cheerleading, cross country, football, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, men's and women's, tennis, men's and women's, track, volleyball, wrestling. Wichita High School is a dynamic school that promotes academic achievement, high expectations, respect, unity, and safety. Wichita High Schoolstrives to develop specific goals and high academic standards, using communication and commitment within a shared learning environment.
The mission of Wichita High School is to offer an environment in which all students will acquire the necessary skills to become responsible thinkers who appreciate diversity and are productive citizens in their community.
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