Eisenhower High School (Michigan)

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Eisenhower High School
Eisenhower logo.jpg
Address
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6500 25 Mile Road

Shelby Township
,
Michigan
48316

United States
Information
TypeHigh School
Established1972
School districtUtica Community Schools
SuperintendentChristine Johns
PrincipalJared McEvoy
Teaching staff73.90 (FTE)[1]
Grades10-12
Enrollment2,034 (2018-19)[1]
Student to teacher ratio27.52[1]
Color(s)Blue and silver   
NicknameEagles
RivalSterling Heights Stevenson High School Romeo High School
Websiteeisenhower.uticak12.org

Eisenhower High School, occasionally referred to as simply "Ike", is a high school located in the Metropolitan Detroit suburb of Shelby Township. It is consistently ranked as the top performing high school in Macomb County.

History[]

Opened in 1972, Eisenhower is one of two public high school located in Shelby Township. Until the 1990s, the school had a Washington Township mailing address. As the surrounding area began to develop, the city limits changed and the school fell into Shelby Township boundaries. The original design of the school had few windows and no walls in the individual wings, giving the school an open concept. This open concept failed, as multiple classes could be heard at the same time. The building was quickly segmented into its current classroom structure. Today, the surrounding area is suburban (a part of Metro Detroit), and has subdivisions and strip-malls within the school's immediate proximity. Over the years, Eisenhower has received several renovations. In 2002, the restrooms adjacent to the Commons were extensively renovated. In 2004, the current media center and library were constructed. The following year, in 2005, the Performing Arts Center (PAC) was constructed on the easternmost side of the school.

Competitions[]

Eisenhower's Quiz Bowl team has won four state championships (the 1989, 1992, and 2000 Michigan State Championship Quiz Bowl and the 2000 Michigan NAQT State Championship Tournament) and two national championships (the 1990 and 2000 American Scholastics Competition Network Tournament of Champions).[citation needed]

Eisenhower's Varsity Dance Team has earned top honors multiple times in regional competitions, as well as the UDA National Dance Team Championship under coach Rachelle Kiehle. Since 2009, the team has been consistently ranked in the top three dance teams in the nation, placing first in the Jazz category in 2014.[2]

In 2015 the team placed first in Hip Hop and second in Jazz, while Eisenhower's Junior Varsity Dance Team scored their first National championship with their Pom routine and took third place in Jazz.[3]

On February 5, 2017, both teams captured first place gold as Eisenhower JV Dance won the Pom division[4] and Eisenhower Varsity Dance topped both the Hip Hop and Jazz categories.[5]

Academics[]

As of the 2014–2015 school year, Eisenhower ranked better than 89.9% of all high schools in Michigan. As such, Eisenhower is the top performing high school in Macomb County, and one of the top performing high schools in the Metro Detroit area.

Eisenhower students have a variety of AP courses to choose from:

  • AP Biology
  • AP Calculus AB
  • AP Calculus BC
  • AP Chemistry
  • AP Comparative Government & Politics
  • AP Computer Science
  • AP English & Language Composition
  • AP English & Literature Composition
  • AP Environmental Science
  • AP European History
  • AP French Language
  • AP German Language
  • AP Government & Politics
  • AP Micro-Economics
  • AP Macro-Economics
  • AP Music Theory
  • AP Physics I
  • AP Physics II
  • AP Psychology
  • AP Spanish Language
  • AP Statistics
  • AP U.S. History

Eisenhower's AP participation rate is 37%.[6]

Student body[]

  • Breakdown of Student Body (2013-2014 School Year)

White: 1,951 (95%) African American: 45 (2%) Asian: 38 (2%) Hispanic: 16 (1%)[7]

Publications[]

Eisenhower's publications department is advised by former Oakland Press journalist, Erica L. Kincannon, and has received numerous awards at both the state and national levels. The department produces an annual school yearbook, Esprit de Corps, and a monthly newspaper, The Eagle's Eye. The newspaper also features an online website, IkeNews.com. Students may elect to join the Newspaper and/or Yearbook staffs, and take them as a class during the day.

In 2012, Esprit de Corps was named a Pacemaker Finalist by the National Scholastic Press Association, one of the most prestigious awards of journalistic excellence.[8]

In 2014, The Eagle's Eye editor-in-chief, Lauren Kostiuk, was named Michigan High School Journalist of the Year.

Key Club[]

Eisenhower's Key Club was formed in 1973. During the 2008–2009 school year, Key Club, for the first time in its history, was awarded the honored title of "Diamond-Level Distinguished" (the highest honor a Key Club may receive). IKE was one of the two Michigan Key Clubs to receive the title that year.[9]

Notable alumni[]

  • Brad Smith, racing driver[10]
  • Justin Meram, Iraqi-American professional footballer currently of the MLS side, Real Salt Lake.
  • Jax Taylor, American actor, star of reality tv show Vanderpump Rules
  • Peter Litvin, American actor, music producer, film maker, audio engineer, composer, songwriter, performer, YouTuber, multi-instrumentalist

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c "Eisenhower High School". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  2. ^ http://987ampradio.cbslocal.com/2016/02/03/congrats-to-the-eisenhower-high-schools-varsity-dance-team-for-bringing-home-national-medals/
  3. ^ "News @ 9 rebroadcast". 31 January 2012.
  4. ^ "UDA National Dance Team Championship Junior Varsity Results 2017 - Varsity TV".
  5. ^ "UDA National Dance Team Championship Large Varsity Results 2017 - Varsity TV".
  6. ^ "Eisenhower High School - Test Scores". US News. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Eisenhower High School Students by Ethnicity". high-schools.com. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  8. ^ "Macomb Daily".
  9. ^ "Key Club - GIVE IT UP!". keyclub.org. Archived from the original on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 27 March 2015.
  10. ^ Brudenell, Mike (June 9, 2010). "A Racing Love Affair". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 20, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.

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