McKinley Technology High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids McKinley Technology Education Campus |
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The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) high school for the district.
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151 T Street Northeast
20002
United States
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| Coordinates | 38°54′55″N 77°0′17″W / 38.91528°N 77.00472°W |
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| School type | Public high school |
| Motto | "No excuses, just solutions" |
| Established | 1926, 2004 |
| Closed | 1997 (reopened 2004) |
| School district | District of Columbia Public Schools Ward 5 |
| CEEB code | 090044 |
| Principal | Kortni Stafford |
| Faculty | 59.0 (on FTE basis) |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Enrollment | 656 (2015-16) |
| Student to teacher ratio | 11.95 |
| Campus type | Urban |
| Color(s) | Maroon and grey |
| Mascot | Trainers |
| Website | www.mckinleytech.org |
McKinley Technology High School is a public high school for students in grades 9 through 12. It is located in Northeast Washington, D.C.. The school is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools system.
The school was first known as McKinley Technical High School. It was originally an offshoot of Central High School. In 1926, the United States Congress provided $26 million to build the current school building. This building is in the Eckington area. The school is named after William McKinley, who was the 25th President of the United States.
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What Students Learn
McKinley Tech is a special high school that focuses on STEM. STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math. Students apply to attend this school.
Once enrolled, students choose one of three main areas to study. These areas are Engineering, Information Technology, or Biotechnology. Information Technology includes subjects like Networking, Computer Science, and Digital Media.
School History
Early Years and Changes
For many years, McKinley Tech was only for white students. In June 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued an order. This order helped integrate (mix) schools in Washington, D.C. After this, McKinley Tech, like other schools, saw a quick change in its student population. By 1960, most students were African-American. The school kept teaching skills like printing and automotive technology.
From 1929 to 1940, and again in 1942-1943, the school's gym was used for sports. The Georgetown Hoyas basketball team played their home games there.
School Closure and Reopening
In the late 1960s, about 2400 students attended McKinley Tech. By the mid-1990s, this number dropped to about 500. Because of this, the school was chosen to close in June 1997.
In 1998, Anthony A. Williams was running for mayor. He promised to open a new technology-focused high school. This school would help young people connect with the growing technology jobs in the Washington area. After he became mayor in 1999, planning for the new school began.
In 2000, it was decided to put the new school in the old McKinley building. The plan was to also have new technology companies there. The building would also be used for training teachers. The school's opening was delayed several times. It was first set for 2002, then 2003, and then 2004.
The delays were due to renovations and updates. The old campus needed to be modernized to fit its new role as a technology school. The school finally reopened on September 1, 2004. It started with grades 9 and 10. By August 28, 2006, the school had all grades, 9-12, and about 800 students.
Recent Achievements
In 2007, David Pinder became the principal. On September 7, 2012, Secretary of Education Arne Duncan recognized McKinley as a National Blue Ribbon School. This award celebrates schools that achieve high academic standards. David Pinder was also named DCPS Principal of the Year in 2012.
School Sports
The McKinley Tech sports teams are called the Trainers. They play in the DCIAA league. Students can join many different sports teams.
These include baseball, bowling, and boys' basketball (both junior varsity and varsity). They also have boys' soccer, cheerleading, and cross country. Other sports are flag football, football, girls' basketball, and girls' soccer. Students can also play indoor track, softball, swimming, tennis, track, and volleyball.
Famous People Who Attended
Many notable people have graduated from McKinley Tech. Here are some of them:
- Tim Bassett, a professional basketball player
- John Battle, a former professional NBA player
- Charlie Brotman, a famous announcer for presidential inaugurations
- David Carliner, a lawyer known for civil rights
- Francine Haskins, an artist and book illustrator
- Dennis F. Hightower, a former government official and Disney executive
- Tony Jannus, an early airplane pilot
- Gene Littles, an All-American basketball player and NBA coach
- Bill Martin, a former professional NBA player
- John Mauchly, one of the inventors of the ENIAC computer
- Michael Morgan, a well-known conductor
- Lonnie Perrin, a professional football player
- James Ray (singer), an R&B singer
- Joseph Paul Reason, the first African American Four-star Admiral in the U.S. Navy
- Joe Rosenthal, a U.S. Marine photographer
- Richard Smallwood, a gospel music artist
- Jean Edward Smith, an author
- Emmet G. Sullivan, a judge
- Edward Thiele, a Rear Admiral in the U.S. Coast Guard
- Orlando Vega, a basketball player for Puerto Rico's Olympic team
- Red Webb, a former Major League Baseball player
- Gig Young, an actor who won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- William Seifriz, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania
