Northeastern High School (Michigan)
Northeastern High School | |
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Location | |
4872 Grandy Street , | |
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Type | Public secondary |
Closed | 1982 |
School district | Detroit Public Schools |
Grades | 9-12 |
Language | English |
Area | Urban |
Color(s) | Green and Gold |
Nickname | Falcons |
Northeastern High School was a public coeducational high school in Detroit, Michigan. It was a member of the Detroit Public Schools and was located on Grandy Street between Warren Avenue and Forest Avenue on the city's northeast side.[1][2]
The school competed athletically in the Detroit Public School League and was a member of the Michigan High School Athletic Association. In 1975, the school won the MHSAA girls state basketball championship.[3]
Among the notable alumni of Detroit Northeastern High were NBA player Charles Edge (class of 1968) and playwright Ron Milner (class of 1956).[citation needed] Berry Gordy the music mogul also attended Northeastern high but dropped out in order to be a pro wrestler ( source - the story of motown )[full citation needed]
The school closed in 1982.[citation needed]
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Coordinates: 42°21′58.2″N 83°02′16.8″W / 42.366167°N 83.038000°W
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