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'''Washington High School''' is a magnet high school located in the [[Neighborhoods of Milwaukee#Sherman Park|Sherman Park]] neighborhood on the north side of [[Milwaukee]], [[Wisconsin]], United States. It is one of the oldest schools in the [[Milwaukee Public Schools]] system. In 2011 WHS celebrated the 100th anniversary of its founding. WHS is noted for its successful uses of technology (especially computers) by teachers and students. In 1976 the first Career Specialty Program oriented around Computing opened a new era for Washington. The Business Advisory Board with its 20 members is a model for successful school-business collaboration for the support of students.
'''Washington High School of Information Technology''' (formerly '''Washington High School''') is a magnet high school located in the [[Neighborhoods of Milwaukee#Sherman Park|Sherman Park]] neighborhood on the north side of [[Milwaukee]], [[Wisconsin]], United States. It is one of the oldest schools in the [[Milwaukee Public Schools]] system, and was founded in 1911.


In September 2005 Washington was divided into three "schools within a school," which are divided among the school's four floors. These are the School of Law, Education, and Public Service (LEAPS) (2nd floor), Washington High School of Expeditionary Learning (EL) (3rd floor), and Washington High School of Information Technology (4th floor). In June 2010, LEAPS closed and was combined with EL and was renamed Washington HS. The Washington HS of Information Technology which continues the legacy of the Career Specialty Program begun in 1976, has continued to operate.
In September 2005 Washington was divided into three "schools within a school," which are divided among the school's four floors. These are the School of Law, Education, and Public Service; Washington High School of Expeditionary Learning; and Washington High School of Information Technology. In June 2010, LEAPS closed and was combined with EL and renamed Washington High School. The Washington High School of Information Technology, which continues the legacy of the Career Specialty Program begun in 1976, has continued to operate.


In June 2011 the combined LEAPS and EL school was closed and merged into Washington HS of Information Technology thus creating a single Washington HS once again. Unfortunately this was announced as Washington HS is closing which is fortunately not the true situation since the legacy of WHS as a technology-oriented school continues unabated from 1976.
In June 2011 the combined LEAPS and EL school was closed and merged into Washington High School of Information Technology, thus creating a single school again.


==Athletics==
==Athletics==
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Washington's athletic teams are known as the Purgolders, named for the school's colors of purple and gold. It competes in the [[Milwaukee City Conference]].
Washington's athletic teams are known as the Purgolders, named for the school's colors of purple and gold. It competes in the [[Milwaukee City Conference]].


Washington has garnered four Division 1 state titles since 1985. It is part of an intense three-way rivalry with [[Rufus King High School]] and [[Harold S. Vincent High School|Vincent High School]]. These schools have accounted for 14 of the last 23 state titles in Division 1 boys basketball.
Washington has garnered four boys basketball Division 1 state titles since 1985. It is part of an intense three-way rivalry with [[Rufus King High School]] and [[Harold S. Vincent High School|Vincent High School]]. These schools have accounted for 14 of the last 23 state titles in Division 1 boys basketball.


The girls' basketball team is one of two Milwaukee City Conference girls teams to have won a [[Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association|WIAA]] state title (Vincent High is the other), having done it five times, a Division 1 record. They also won three consecutive state titles (1994, 1995 and 1996).
The girls' basketball team is one of three Milwaukee City Conference girls teams to have won a [[Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association|WIAA]] state title ([[Harold S. Vincent High School]] and [[Riverside University High School]] are the others), having done it five times, a Division 1 record. They also won three consecutive state titles (1994, 1995 and 1996).

Washington won the state championship in boys' [[cross country running|cross country]] in 1930 and 1935 and tied for the championship with [[Bay View High School (Milwaukee, WI)|Bay View High School]] in 1932 in single-division contests, won the 1952 championship in the larger of two divisions, and won the 1964 championship in the largest of three divisions.<ref>{{cite book |title=2019 State Cross Country Meet Souvenir Program |date=November 2, 2019 |publisher=[[Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association]] |location=Wisconsin Rapids, WI |page=25}}</ref>

[[File:Washington High School of Information Technology (2023).jpg|thumb|Washington High School in 2023]]


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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*15% Asian/Pacific Islander, 150 students
*15% Asian/Pacific Islander, 150 students
*8% Hispanic, 80 students
*8% Hispanic, 80 students
*0% Am. Indian/Alaska Native, 2 students
*0% American Indian/Alaska Native, 2 students


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Brian Burke]], Wisconsin politician and legislator
*[[Brian Burke (American politician)|Brian Burke]], Wisconsin politician and legislator
*[[Wally Cruice]], [[NFL]] scout
*[[Wally Cruice]], [[NFL]] scout
*[[Lee S. Dreyfus]], Governor of [[Wisconsin]]
*[[Lee S. Dreyfus]], Governor of [[Wisconsin]]
*[[Michael Feldman (radio personality)|Michael Feldman]], host of radio show ''[[Whad'Ya Know?]]''
*[[Earle W. Fricker]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Earle W. Fricker]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Pat Harder]], UW-Madison and [[NFL]] player
*[[Pat Harder]], UW-Madison and [[NFL]] player
*[[Otto Junkermann]], former Wisconsin State Representative, former Brown County Supervisor
*[[Roger Hatch]], [[Central Michigan University|CMU]] religion professor
*[[Otto Junkermann]], former Wisconsin State Assemblyman, former Brown County Supervisor
*[[William Kellogg (CEO)|William Kellogg]], Chairman and CEO Kohl's Corp. (NYSE:KSS)
*[[Norman R. Klug]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Norman R. Klug]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Herb Kohl]], [[U.S. Senator]]
*[[Herb Kohl]], [[U.S. Senator]]
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*[[Lois Plous]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Lois Plous]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Jack Nusan Porter|Jack (Jackie) Porter]], WHS, Class of 1962---sociologist, writer, and political activist
*[[Jack Nusan Porter|Jack (Jackie) Porter]], WHS, Class of 1962---sociologist, writer, and political activist
*[[Mark Ryan (Wisconsin)|Mark Ryan]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Mark Ryan (Wisconsin politician)|Mark Ryan]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Bud Selig]], Commissioner of [[MLB|Baseball]]
*[[Bud Selig]], Commissioner of [[MLB|Baseball]]
*[[Milton Shadur]], United States judge
*[[Paul Sicula]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Paul Sicula]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Latrell Sprewell]], former [[NBA]] basketball player
*[[Latrell Sprewell]], former [[NBA]] basketball player
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*[[Gene Wilder]], actor
*[[Gene Wilder]], actor
*[[Wayne F. Whittow]], Wisconsin politician
*[[Wayne F. Whittow]], Wisconsin politician
Rex Conley, Big Business


==Notes==
==References==
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[[Category:High schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin]]
[[Category:High schools in Milwaukee]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1912]]
[[Category:Educational institutions established in 1912]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Public high schools in Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Magnet schools in Wisconsin]]
[[Category:Magnet schools in Wisconsin]]
[[Category:1912 establishments in Wisconsin]]
[[Category:North Side, Milwaukee]]

Latest revision as of 00:24, 29 September 2023

Washington High School of Information Technology
Address
Map
2525 North Sherman Blvd.

Milwaukee
,
Wisconsin

USA
Coordinates43°03′55.0″N 87°58′05.5″W / 43.065278°N 87.968194°W / 43.065278; -87.968194
Information
TypePublic (magnet) secondary
Established1912
OversightMilwaukee Public Schools
Teaching staff40.40 (FTE)[1]
Grades9–12
Enrollment632 (2017-18)[1]
Student to teacher ratio15.64[1]
Color(s)purple and gold
NicknamePurgolders
Websitewww5.milwaukee.k12.wi.us/school/whsoit/

Washington High School of Information Technology (formerly Washington High School) is a magnet high school located in the Sherman Park neighborhood on the north side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States. It is one of the oldest schools in the Milwaukee Public Schools system, and was founded in 1911.

In September 2005 Washington was divided into three "schools within a school," which are divided among the school's four floors. These are the School of Law, Education, and Public Service; Washington High School of Expeditionary Learning; and Washington High School of Information Technology. In June 2010, LEAPS closed and was combined with EL and renamed Washington High School. The Washington High School of Information Technology, which continues the legacy of the Career Specialty Program begun in 1976, has continued to operate.

In June 2011 the combined LEAPS and EL school was closed and merged into Washington High School of Information Technology, thus creating a single school again.

Athletics

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Washington's athletic teams are known as the Purgolders, named for the school's colors of purple and gold. It competes in the Milwaukee City Conference.

Washington has garnered four boys basketball Division 1 state titles since 1985. It is part of an intense three-way rivalry with Rufus King High School and Vincent High School. These schools have accounted for 14 of the last 23 state titles in Division 1 boys basketball.

The girls' basketball team is one of three Milwaukee City Conference girls teams to have won a WIAA state title (Harold S. Vincent High School and Riverside University High School are the others), having done it five times, a Division 1 record. They also won three consecutive state titles (1994, 1995 and 1996).

Washington won the state championship in boys' cross country in 1930 and 1935 and tied for the championship with Bay View High School in 1932 in single-division contests, won the 1952 championship in the larger of two divisions, and won the 1964 championship in the largest of three divisions.[2]

Washington High School in 2023

Demographics

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  • 77% Black, 774 students
  • 15% Asian/Pacific Islander, 150 students
  • 8% Hispanic, 80 students
  • 0% American Indian/Alaska Native, 2 students

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "WHS Information Technology". National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved April 8, 2020.
  2. ^ 2019 State Cross Country Meet Souvenir Program. Wisconsin Rapids, WI: Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. November 2, 2019. p. 25.
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