Jump to content

Cross Keys High School: Difference between revisions

Add links
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
No edit summary
Tags: Visual edit Mobile edit Mobile web edit
 
(29 intermediate revisions by 22 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Short description|Public high school in Georgia, United States}}
'''Cross Keys High School''' is a public high school in the [[U.S. State of Georgia]]. It is located at 1626 North Druid Hills Road NE in the Brookhaven community of [[Atlanta]] on the western edge of [[DeKalb County, Georgia|DeKalb County]]. The school's teams compete as the Indians.<ref>[http://crosskeyshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ Cross Keys High School website]</ref>
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2024}}{{Infobox school
| name = Cross Keys High School
| image = Cross Keys High School, Brookhaven GA.jpg
| image_size = 250px
| alt =
| caption = Cross Keys High School
| address = 1626 North Druid Hills Road NE
| city = [[Brookhaven, Georgia|Brookhaven]]
| state = [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]
| zipcode = 30319
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{coord|33.8436|N|84.3381|W|type:edu|display=inline}}
| type = [[State school|Public]]
| established = {{Start date|1958}}
| district = [[DeKalb County School District]]
| principal =
| grades = 9–12
| enrollment = Approx. 1,796
| enrollment_as_of = 2023–2024
| campus_type = Suburban
| mascot = Phoenix
| website = {{URL|http://crosskeyshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/}}
}}


'''Cross Keys High School''' is a public high school located in [[Brookhaven, Georgia]], United States. Established in 1958, it is part of the [[DeKalb County School District]] and serves students from the Buford Highway Corridor in Brookhaven, [[Chamblee, Georgia|Chamblee]], and [[Doraville, Georgia|Doraville]].
Cross Keys High School opened in 1958. Itserves students from the Doraville and Chamblee areas of the [[DeKalb County School System]]. As of 2014 the student body was reported to be composed of 67% Hispanic, 16% Black, 13% Asian, 3%, White, and 1% other ethnic groups. Cross Keys was selected as [[Georgia School of Excellence]] in 1996. It is "the most culturally diverse high school in the state of Georgia with students from 65 countries who speak 75 different languages."<ref>[http://crosskeyshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/AboutUs.aspx About Us] Cross Keys High School</ref>


==History==
'''Notable Alumni'''
Cross Keys High School opened its doors in 1958. In 1965, following the integration of schools in DeKalb County, students from the all-Black Lynwood Park High School were transferred to Cross Keys High School.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thechampionnewspaper.com/lynwood-integrators-remembers-first-day-of-school-integration/|title=‘Lynwood Integrators’ remembers first day of school integration|first=Carla|last=Parker|date=January 26, 2016|access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref> This transition was part of the district's efforts to comply with desegregation mandates.


In June 2024, the DeKalb County School Board approved changing the school's mascot from the Indians to the Phoenix, in response to concerns about cultural sensitivity.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/sports/high-school/with-cross-keys-change-14-high-schools-have-indians-as-mascot/FK4E4ISJBVEQHMPJIAYLO2WJSY/|title=With Cross Keys change, 13 high schools have Indians as mascot|date=June 11, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024|first1=Cassidy|last1=Alexander|first2=Fletcher|last2=Page|first3=Todd|last3=Holcomb}}</ref>
'''CJ Washington-Radio Personality '''

==Demographics==

For the 2016–2017 school year the student body was 86% Hispanic, 6% Black, 7% Asian, and 1% White.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gaawards.gosa.ga.gov/analytics/saw.dll?PortalPages|title=Oracle Business Intelligence|website=gaawards.gosa.ga.gov|language=en|access-date=2018-05-01}}</ref> It is the most culturally diverse high school in the state, with students from 65 countries who speak 75 different languages.<ref>[http://crosskeyshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/AboutUs.aspx About Us] Cross Keys High School</ref>

1,547 students were in attendance for the 2016–2017 school year.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://gosa.georgia.gov/report-card|title=Report Card {{!}} The Governor's Office of Student Achievement|website=gosa.georgia.gov|language=en|access-date=2018-05-01}}</ref> Of those, 1,330 were reported to be economically disadvantaged.<ref name=":0" />

As of the 2023–2024 school year, Cross Keys High School had an enrollment of approximately 1,796 students, exceeding its capacity by 500 students.<ref name="roughdraftatlanta">{{cite web|url=https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2024/08/16/cross-keys-high-future/|title=Cross Keys High could convert to school focused on career, technical, and agricultural education|date=August 16, 2024|first=Logan C.|last=Ritchie|access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref>

==Academics==
Cross Keys High School's overall performance is higher than 62% of schools in the state, with academic growth higher than 99% of schools in Georgia.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://schoolgrades.georgia.gov/cross-keys-high-school|title=Georgia School Reports {{!}} Georgia School Reports|website=schoolgrades.georgia.gov|language=en|access-date=2018-05-01}}</ref>

Cross Keys was selected as a [[Georgia School of Excellence]] in 1996.

==Athletics==
The school's athletic teams compete as the Phoenix.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ajc.com/opinion/opinion-cross-keys-phoenix-and-its-future/A5LR7HFEIZGADEPX7XQU2FLCHI/|title=Rising together: Cross Keys’ Phoenix and its future|first=Kim|last=Gökçe|date=June 17, 2024|access-date=September 18, 2024}}</ref><ref name="roughdraftatlanta"/> The football team plays at Adams Memorial Stadium. Cross Keys offers a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, and track and field.


==External links==
* [http://crosskeyshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us/ School website]


==References==
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{reflist}}


{{DeKalb County, Georgia Schools}}
⚫
{{GeorgiaUS-school-stub}}


{{GHSA Class AAAAA Region 4}}
[[Notable alumni]]{{coord missing|Georgia (U.S. state)}}
{{authority control}}


[[Category:Public high schools in Georgia (U.S. state)]]
[[Category:Education in Brookhaven, Georgia]]
[[Category:Schools in DeKalb County, Georgia]]
[[Category:DeKalb County School District high schools]]


⚫
{{GeorgiaUS-school-stub}}

Latest revision as of 16:27, 19 September 2024

Cross Keys High School
Cross Keys High School
Address
Map
1626 North Druid Hills Road NE

Brookhaven
,
Georgia
30319

United States
Coordinates33°50′37″N 84°20′17″W / 33.8436°N 84.3381°W / 33.8436; -84.3381
Information
TypePublic
Established1958 (1958)
School districtDeKalb County School District
Grades9–12
EnrollmentApprox. 1,796 (2023–2024)
Campus typeSuburban
MascotPhoenix
Websitecrosskeyshs.dekalb.k12.ga.us

Cross Keys High School is a public high school located in Brookhaven, Georgia, United States. Established in 1958, it is part of the DeKalb County School District and serves students from the Buford Highway Corridor in Brookhaven, Chamblee, and Doraville.

History

[edit]

Cross Keys High School opened its doors in 1958. In 1965, following the integration of schools in DeKalb County, students from the all-Black Lynwood Park High School were transferred to Cross Keys High School.[1] This transition was part of the district's efforts to comply with desegregation mandates.

In June 2024, the DeKalb County School Board approved changing the school's mascot from the Indians to the Phoenix, in response to concerns about cultural sensitivity.[2]

Demographics

[edit]

For the 2016–2017 school year the student body was 86% Hispanic, 6% Black, 7% Asian, and 1% White.[3] It is the most culturally diverse high school in the state, with students from 65 countries who speak 75 different languages.[4]

1,547 students were in attendance for the 2016–2017 school year.[5] Of those, 1,330 were reported to be economically disadvantaged.[5]

As of the 2023–2024 school year, Cross Keys High School had an enrollment of approximately 1,796 students, exceeding its capacity by 500 students.[6]

Academics

[edit]

Cross Keys High School's overall performance is higher than 62% of schools in the state, with academic growth higher than 99% of schools in Georgia.[7]

Cross Keys was selected as a Georgia School of Excellence in 1996.

Athletics

[edit]

The school's athletic teams compete as the Phoenix.[8][6] The football team plays at Adams Memorial Stadium. Cross Keys offers a variety of sports, including soccer, basketball, and track and field.


[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ Parker, Carla (January 26, 2016). "'Lynwood Integrators' remembers first day of school integration". Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Alexander, Cassidy; Page, Fletcher; Holcomb, Todd (June 11, 2024). "With Cross Keys change, 13 high schools have Indians as mascot". Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  3. ^ "Oracle Business Intelligence". gaawards.gosa.ga.gov. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  4. ^ About Us Cross Keys High School
  5. ^ a b "Report Card | The Governor's Office of Student Achievement". gosa.georgia.gov. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  6. ^ a b Ritchie, Logan C. (August 16, 2024). "Cross Keys High could convert to school focused on career, technical, and agricultural education". Retrieved September 18, 2024.
  7. ^ "Georgia School Reports | Georgia School Reports". schoolgrades.georgia.gov. Retrieved May 1, 2018.
  8. ^ Gökçe, Kim (June 17, 2024). "Rising together: Cross Keys' Phoenix and its future". Retrieved September 18, 2024.


Stub icon

This school-related article concerning the U.S. state of Georgia is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Cross_Keys_High_School&oldid=1246547202"