Ruskin High School (Kansas City, Missouri)
Ruskin High School is located in the southern part of Kansas City, Missouri, United States and is within the Hickman Mills C-1 School District. Ruskin High School's sports teams are called the Golden Eagles.
| Ruskin High School | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
7000 E. 111th St , United States | |
| Coordinates | 38°55′25″N 94°30′24″W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public Secondary |
| Established | 1929, 1959 (rebuilt) |
| School district | Hickman Mills C-1 School District |
| Principal | Ernest Fields[1] |
| Teaching staff | 75.66 (FTE)[2] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Enrollment | 961 (2018-19)[2] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 12.70[2] |
| Campus | Urban |
| Color(s) | Blue and gold [3] |
| Athletics | basketball, track, football, softball, baseball, soccer |
| Mascot | Golden Eagles[3] |
| Nickname | Battle Ground |
| Rival | Grandview |
| Website | www |
History
Ruskin High School had its first graduating class in 1930.
In August 2010, former Hickman Mills students merged with the Ruskin student body and became the Ruskin Academy of Engineering.[4]
Notable alumni
- Aireontae Ersery, college football offensive tackle for the Minnesota Golden Gophers[5]
- Esian Henderson, an American professional basketball player[6]
- Edward D. “Chip” Robertson, Jr., former Chief of Missouri Supreme Court[7]
- Robert A. Harris, Award-winning color supervisor and digital colorist [8]
References
- "Ruskin High School / Homepage". www.hickmanmills.org. Retrieved 13 March 2019.
- "RUSKIN HIGH SCHOOL". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved March 2, 2021.
- "Ruskin High School". Missouri State High School Activities Association. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
- http://www.kansascity.com/2010/08/12/2146616/old-rivalries-pushed-aside-at.html
- Engle, Todd (22 August 2019). "A late-comer to football, no one's missing Ruskin High's future Golden Gopher anymore". Kansas City Star. Retrieved 14 June 2024.
- "Esian Henderson (6'9/PF): Finland, Turkey, D-League". Overseas Basketball Scouting Combines. 15 February 2017. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Judge Edward D. Robertson Jr". Missouri Courts - Judicial Branch of Government.
- "Anthony Harris - Internet Movie Database". Anthony Harris - Internet Movie Database page.
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