Northeastern High School (Michigan)

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Northeastern High School
Location
4872 Grandy Street

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TypePublic secondary
Closed1982
School districtDetroit Public Schools
Grades9-12
LanguageEnglish
AreaUrban
Color(s)Green and Gold   
NicknameFalcons

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]

References[]

  1. ^ "DetroitYES - Fabulous Ruins Table of Contents".
  2. ^ "Northeastern High School on Grandy St".
  3. ^ "Yearly Champions | Girls Basketball | MHSAA Sports".

Coordinates: 42°21′58.2″N 83°02′16.8″W / 42.366167°N 83.038000°W / 42.366167; -83.038000


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