Dixie Heights High School

Dixie Heights High School is a 6-A high school located at 3010 Dixie Highway in Edgewood, Kentucky, but has a mailing address of Fort Mitchell.

Dixie Heights High School
Location
3010 Dixie highway, Fort Mitchell, KY 41017

United States
Information
TypePublic School
Established1936
School districtKenton County
SuperintendentDr. Henry Webb
PrincipalNate Niemi
Grades9 to 12
Color(s)Red and Grey    
MascotColonels
Websitehttp://www.kenton.kyschools.us/1/Home

History

The school was built by the Works Progress Administration. It opened for classes in 1936 and was dedicated by Eleanor Roosevelt. It was originally to be named for Franklin D. Roosevelt.[1]

The school is on U.S. Route 25/U.S. Route 42 (Dixie Highway). The main building is nearly identical in construction and materials to Simon Kenton High School, located in Independence, Kentucky. Before the renovations to both Dixie Heights High School and Simon Kenton High School, they were known as sister schools.[2]

Dixie Heights High School is in the Kenton County School District. The superintendent is Dr. Henry Webb.

Notable alumni

References
  1. "Dixie Heights High School-Edgewood KY- Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved January 20, 2020.
  2. "Dixie Heights High School-Edgewood KY- Living New Deal". Living New Deal. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
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