| Northeastern High School | |
|---|---|
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4872 Grandy Street , | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public secondary |
| Status | Demolished |
| Closed | 1982 |
| School district | Detroit Public Schools |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Language | English |
| Area | Urban |
| Colors | Green andGold |
| Nickname | Falcons |
Northeastern High School was a publichigh school inDetroit,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 theDetroit Public School League and was a member of theMichigan High School Athletic Association. In 1975, the school won theMHSAA girls state basketball championship.[3]
In early 1982, it was announced that Northeastern was one of 19 Detroit schools listed for closure.[4] It closed later that year.[5]
Among the notable alumni of Detroit Northeastern High were NBA playerCharles Edge (class of 1968) and playwrightRon Milner (class of 1956),[citation needed]Berry Gordy, the music mogul, also attended Northeastern high but dropped out in order to be a pro boxer,[6]Martha Reeves of Motown fame, Everett Kircher (class of 1935), founder ofBoyne Resorts, andMary Wilson of the Supremes.
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