Northeastern High School (Michigan)
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]
| Northeastern High School | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
4872 Grandy Street , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Closed | 1982 |
| School district | Detroit Public Schools |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Area | Urban |
| Color(s) | Green and Gold |
| Nickname | Falcons |
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). Berry Gordy the music mogul also attended Northeastern high but dropped out in order to be a pro wrestler ( source - the story of motown )
The school closed in 1982.